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Digital Production Assistant

University of North Carolina Charlotte
$35,838 - $44,797
United States, North Carolina, Charlotte
Mar 13, 2025
Digital Production Assistant
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information


Vacancy Open to All Candidates
Employment Type Permanent - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
Hours per week 40
Months per year 12
Position Number 008016
NC Salary Grade Equivalency GN06
Classification Title University Library Specialist - Contributing
Working Title Digital Production Assistant
Salary Range $35,838 - $44,797
Anticipate Hiring Range $35,838 - $44,797
FLSA Status Non Exempt
Division Academic Affairs
Department Library (Adm)
Work Unit Library Spec Coll & Univ Archives
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with occasional weekend hours as necessary.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position serves as a Digital Production Assistant - with responsibility for digitizing Special Collections and University Archives materials and sharing digitized materials with researchers, students and staff, and the general public. This work supports student and community research; increases access to our collections through digitization; increases the visibility of the University, special collections and archives; and engages with alumni and the broader Charlotte community through social media posts. The position also provides support for community partners undertaking digitization projects, supports digital humanities efforts, and contributes to exhibits and other presentations that engage students, staff, and other campus partners.
Minimum Education/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or high school and five years of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from a four-year college or university and one year of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or high school and five years of experience in a library or archives and/or records management; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties

  • Digitize special collections and university archives materials, including fulfilling patron reproduction requests in a timely manner
  • Collaborate with the Digital Production Librarian to establish policies and procedures for digitizing special collections and university archives materials for both internal and external constituencies
  • Describe digitized materials using metadata standards that are applicable to the administration, preservation, and description of digitized materials
  • Edit digitized materials using image editing software and participate in quality control measures for digitized materials
  • Maintain digitized assets using applicable data management and/or digital object management software
  • Upload collections to the digital repository
  • Collaborate with other Special Collections staff members to promote the unit through its social media channels by researching and writing social media posts and selecting and digitizing appropriate images
  • Collaborate with other Special Collections staff members to incorporate digitized materials in instruction and exhibit planning
  • Provide reference services in the Special Collections reading room
Other Work Responsibilities

  • Train and supervise student workers and interns
  • Attend departmental and library meetings
  • Work cooperatively with library staff and patrons
  • Other duties as assigned
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in a library, museum, archives, or other cultural heritage organization OR a
  • High school diploma with five years of experience in a related field.


Technical Knowledge:

  • Experience digitizing analog materials.
  • Proficiency in imaging hardware (scanners, cameras) and image editing software.
  • Understanding of metadata standards (e.g., Dublin Core, MODS, METS).

Information & Data Management:

  • Ability to manage digitized assets using applicable data management software.
  • Familiarity with controlled vocabularies and technical terminologies.
  • Library & Research Support experience
  • Ability to assist patrons in Special Collections reading rooms.
  • Experience in retrieving and organizing archival research materials.

Communication & Collaboration:

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to train and supervise student workers and interns.
  • Willingness to work with community partners on digitization projects.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location J. Murrey Atkins Library
Posting date 03/13/2025
Closing date 03/27/2025
Proposed Hire Date 04/14/2025
Contact Information rfreema8@charlotte.edu
Special Notes to Applicants

  • The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report

  • The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
  • Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
  • Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.

  • UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).



  1. *
    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

    • UNC Charlotte Website
    • HERC Job Board
    • Inside Higher Education
    • Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
    • Another Website
    • Agency Referral
    • Advertisement/Publication
    • Personal Referral
    • Other



  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

    (Open Ended Question)


  3. *
    Bachelor's degree with one year of experience in a library, museum, archives, or other cultural heritage organization OR a High school diploma with five years of experience in a related field.

    • Yes
    • No


  4. *
    Do you have experience in Library & Research Support? Please explain your experience.

    (Open Ended Question)


  5. *
    Do you have experience digitizing analog materials and using image editing software? Please explain your experience and the software used, if any.

    (Open Ended Question)




Applicant Documents
Required Documents

  1. Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
  3. Contact Information for References


Optional Documents

  1. Curriculum Vitae

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