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Please excuse cross-postings... *LAC Group *seeks an experienced full-time *Digitization Specialist* for a position with our client, a prestigious government library located in Beltsville, MD. The Digitization Specialist will be responsible for leading a digitization project aimed at preserving a large bound volume collection, making this collection accessible to the public. The position will also help coordinate digital communications to support organizational partnerships. This is a full time (40 hour a week; Monday-Friday) benefited position, working on-site at the client’s facility with occasional telework opportunities. Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions work will be performed 100% remotely. *Responsibilities:* - Lead a digital project aimed at the preservation and accessibility of a bound volumes collection by digitizing material and identifying, creating and formatting metadata. - Evaluate and prepare physical items for digitization by outside vendors; perform QC on returned work. - Support organizational partnerships by managing digital communication, web site content, and navigation. *Qualifications:* - An MLS plus 3 years experience working with metadata standards and digital objects - Experience creating web content preferred - Experience in a law setting preferred - Understanding of the use of metadata schema and tools (in particular MODS, PubMed and JATS) - Experience with archival theory and practices and archival management systems. - Knowledge of utilizing computer technology and software (e.g., word processing, spreadsheet, and database software; web-based tools) *To apply, please visit: *https://lac.gp/2KaTiov Katy Davis Operations Assistant p: (323)302-9432 | e: [log in to unmask] L • A • C G R O U P LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/katy-davis-006990103/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/libgig?lang=en> The information contained in this e-mail message is confidential. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please contact the sender.