Campus Work-Study Position
Category: Computer Work
Job Number: 117184

Archives Assistant/Photo Scanning
added to Jobnet on 4/16/13

Department/Agency: Office of the State Archaeologist
Contact: Dominique Alhambra Telephone: 319-384-0734
Address: 700 Clinton Street Building, Iowa City, IA 52242
Rate of Pay: $9.00 Hours per Week: 10-20
Work Schedule: Between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday.
Job Beginning/Ending Dates: June 7, 2013 to November 30, 2014
Duties:

•Scanning of photograph negatives and prints (70%) •Correlating all items with the correct catalog numbers and updating records as needed (20%) •Inventory/re-housing of photograph collections (5%) •General upkeep of the photo archive areas (5%)
Qualifications:

•Previous experience with database entry •Strong computer, writing, and communication skills •Excellent organizational skills, flexibility, and multi-tasking abilities •Detail-oriented and ability to remain focused on repetitive tasks •Ability to work well in a team environment Desired qualifications: •Previous experience with library or museum collections •Midwestern archaeology background/knowledge •Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop