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8 people are interested
Imaging Services Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Maryland State Archives
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8 people are interested
The Imaging Services Department's main function is to responsibly digitize and make accessible images that are of use and value to our researchers. Volunteers are needed for assistance with digital imaging projects ranging from original records to Microfilm. This is not only a great opportunity to help the Maryland State Archives but to also learn proper records handling and archival quality scanning techniques.
Training will be provided covering several scanners and quality control techniques.
What our Volunteers do - There are several stages to the digitization process from prepping originals to be scanned to adding descriptive metadata to images. Several long term projects need assistance with these important steps before making images accessible to the public. Below is a description of main types of work:
* Post Scan Processing- This may include cropping of images, uploading of images to our archival repository and/or OCR/PDF creation
* Image Quality Control- Review of images to assure quality. Metadata review and or adding descriptive Metadata to images
Availability - The Imaging Services Department can accommodate as many or as few hours as you would like to volunteer. We are very flexible with scheduling. We have volunteer hours available Monday through Friday between 8:30 and 5:00.
More opportunities with Maryland State Archives
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Maryland State Archives
Location:
350 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401, US
Mission Statement
The Maryland State Archives serves as the central depository for Maryland's government records of permanent value. Its holdings date from Maryland's founding in 1634, and include colonial and state executive, legislative, and judicial records; county probate, land, and court records; church records; business records; state publications and reports; and special collections of private papers, maps, photographs, and newspapers.
Description
We need enthusiastic volunteers who are interested in donating their time and talents! We are looking for individuals to assist us in caring for and making our collections more accessible. We welcome anyone who is eager to lend a hand from high school students to senior citizens, and we have many diverse opportunities available to meet varied time, interest and experience levels. Professional archivists will provide all the necessary training, equipment and tools, if you provide the hours and the energy. We can work with individuals seeking academic credit, field work, professional experience or community service hours, as well. We even have assignments that can be done remotely from the comfort of your own home.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
350 Rowe BoulevardAnnapolis, MD 21401
DATE POSTED
January 16, 2019
SKILLS
- Library Sciences
- Computer Science
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible hours available Monday through Friday
- Up-to-date resume required