Assistant Digital Librarian

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90065, Los Angeles, CA, USA
In-Office
20-23 Hourly
Entry level
Social Impact
The Role
Supports the digitization, organization, preservation, and accessibility of physical and digital photo collections. Responsibilities include scanning materials, managing metadata and digital files, processing image requests, maintaining confidentiality, following copyright and information-security procedures, improving workflows, assisting with training, and handling archival materials. The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, records-management skills, Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience with libraries, archives, museums, photo collections, scanning, digital imaging, or digital asset management.
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POSITION SUMMARY:   
  • Supports the management, preservation, organization, digitization, and accessibility of the Photo Library’s physical and digital collections while maintaining accuracy, confidentiality, and established procedures.
  • Other position-related tasks, as assigned.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: 
  • Digitize photographs and related records; prepare materials for scanning and quality review.
  • Accurately name, index, store, and maintain digital files and metadata.
  • Organize and preserve physical and digital collections for efficient retrieval.
  • Process image requests and provide accurate, complete, and timely materials.
  • Follow departmental procedures for collection management, privacy, copyright, and information security.
  • Support workflow improvements and train or assist team members as needed.
  • Lifting and moving archival boxes or photo collections within established safety guidelines.
  • Work conditions include desk-based computer work combined with handling physical collections and regular use of scanners and storage devices for digital files.
  • Honor and maintain a strict level of confidentiality. 
  • Responsible to follow SRF’s policies and established processes.
  • Other position-related tasks, as assigned.
Qualifications
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Management, History, Photography, Library and Information Science, or a related field.
  • Coursework or certification in digital asset management, records management, digital imaging, or metadata standards preferred.
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, record keeping, and confidentiality.
  • Ability to manage physical and digital collections, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills; able to work independently and collaboratively.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital file management systems.
  • Experience in a library, archive, museum, photo library, or records management environment.
  • Experience with scanning, digital imaging, digital asset management systems, metadata, or photographic preservation.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS: 

This is a full-time, hourly non-exempt position, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. PST

Local candidates only please.  No reimbursement for relocation costs offered for this position. 

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

No phone calls please.

Skills Required

  • Associate's or bachelor's degree in Information Management, History, Photography, Library and Information Science, or a related field
  • Coursework or certification in digital asset management, records management, digital imaging, or metadata standards
  • Strong attention to detail, organization, record keeping, and confidentiality
  • Ability to manage physical and digital collections, prioritize multiple projects, and meet deadlines
  • Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and digital file management systems
  • Experience in a library, archive, museum, photo library, or records management environment
  • Experience with scanning, digital imaging, digital asset management systems, metadata, or photographic preservation
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
5 Employees
Year Founded: 1935

What We Do

Founded in 1920 by Paramahansa Yogananda, the Self-Realization Fellowship is a worldwide religious organization dedicated to disseminating the yoga meditation teachings of its founder. SRF provides resources and teachings on Kriya Yoga and meditation to help individuals discover the divinity of the human spirit. The organization operates more than 600 temples and centers globally, promoting a spirit of understanding and goodwill through humanitarian work.

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