About the role#
The Student Newspaper Digital Archives Assistant helps preserve and expand access to the Pleasantville student newspaper archives. You will work with faculty and Mortola Library staff to digitize historic issues and prepare them for publication in the University Library’s Digital Commons. This role provides hands-on experience with digital archiving, metadata creation, and media production while making Pace history accessible to students, researchers, and alumni.
What you'll do#
- Use specialized scanning equipment to create high-quality digital images of newspaper issues.
- Handle archival materials with care and follow established library procedures.
- Quality check, format, and organize digitized files for publication.
- Create and enter metadata for individual issues to improve searchability.
- Maintain organized digital files and track progress through the digitization process.
- Identify archival material suitable for promotion to contemporary audiences.
- Communicate regularly with your faculty supervisor and library staff regarding technical or archival tasks.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment as a Pace University student.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to perform accurate work.
- Solid organizational and file-management skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate with faculty and staff.
- An interest in fields such as journalism, media, history, libraries, archives, or digital humanities.
Location & details#
- Location: Pleasantville, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Full-time, paid.
- Term: Rolling.
About Pace University
Pace University is an educational institution founded in 1906. It operates in the higher education sector with campuses in New York, Pleasantville, and White Plains. The organization employs nearly 4,000 people. It provides academic programs and mentoring to its student body.
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