Archival Digitization Technician: High-Volume Scanning

Posted 6 days ago

14 iarchivesNew York (NY)

Archivists Libraries and Archives

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About the role

Ancestry in Detroit, MI is seeking a detail-oriented Archival Digitization Technician to execute high-volume media scanning and inventory projects in our warehouse, handling historical photo assets and barcode tracking. You will operate high-speed rolling scanners, log assets into the inventory system, ensure quality, and upload batches to cloud storage, with a focus on accuracy and timeliness. This is a full-time, temporary contract (40 hours/week) for six months, on-site with

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