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The Weinberg Memorial Library seeks to hire two talented, dedicated student workers to serve as Library Technology Consultants (TechCons).

TechCons are highly skilled student workers who support the work of the Weinberg Memorial Library. They are technology-savvy, self-driven, reliable, and able to work both independently as well as in a team environment. TechCons work approximately ten hours each week, with flexible scheduling, and gain valuable real-world experience and training.

TechCons are undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at The University of Scranton and are eligible for federal, state, or University work study funding.

The Weinberg Memorial Library currently has two open TechCon positions:

Digitization TechCon
This TechCon supports the Library’s digitization initiatives and reports to the Digital Services Librarian.  Monday-Friday, daytime hours only. Job responsibilities for this position include:

• Digitizing photographs, negatives, and documents from the University’s Special Collections.
• Contributing technical information to digital collections metadata, conforming to standards set by the Digital Services Librarian.
• Copying and distributing digital images requested by Library patrons.
• Promoting digital collections with postings to the Library’s Flickr account, etc.
• Performing other digitization duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Experience with Adobe Photoshop
• High level of attention to detail

Library Outreach TechCon
This TechCon supports the Library’s Public Services initiatives and reports to the Library’s Evening Public Services Librarian. Afternoon, evening and some weekend hours available. Job responsibilities for this position include:

• Publicizing Library events and services using the Library’s social media presence (with regular postings to the Library’s blog, Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter accounts).
• Researching the usage of social media tools at other libraries.
• Preparing informational slides, images, and video for the Library’s new television displays.
• Photographing Library events and activities.
• Assisting the Public Services Librarians in planning outreach activities. Potential projects include gaming events and Earth Week.
• Assisting the Digital Services Librarian and Digitization TechCon in promoting digital collections.
• Assisting with other special projects as needed.

Preferred qualifications for this position include:

• Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Flash, and Powerpoint
• Familiarity with Mac operating system and software
• Experience with audio/video editing and graphic design
• Excellent written communication skills
• Familiarity with social media tools such as Facebook and Twitter, and with current social media trends and culture

If you are interested in either position, please email Digital Services Librarian Kristen Yarmey-Tylutki at yarmeyk2@scranton.edu with your name, Royal Number, major, expected graduation date, and either a resume or a brief statement of your qualifications.  Please also note whether you are eligible for federal or state work study.