Seeking a dependable individual to digitize historical documents for a historian (who is not local) at the National Archives in College Park. Your main job will be to go to the Archives, request specific materials, and take photos of them with your smartphone.
What you'll do:
Handle and photograph (with smartphone is fine) historical documents on-site at NARA in College Park (8601 Adelphi Rd, College Park, MD 20740)
Learn the ropes of ordering materials and navigating the archive's system.
Follow instructions to digitize the files I need for my research.
What you'll need:
Be very reliable and detail-oriented.
A smartphone with a good camera.
A laptop with decent wifi to upload digitized materials to google drive.
Ability to work independently and commute to College Park.
No experience needed, but any previous work in research/libraries is a plus.
Pay and Hours:
Starts at $20/hr, then $25/hr after a 10-hour probation.
Minimum 40-hour total commitment for the project. Possibility of extension of hours + additional work in D.C. (Library of Congress)
Flexible hours during the Archives' public operating times. (Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
How to Apply:
Respond to this email withYour resume as an attachment.
One paragraph only on why you're a good fit for this job.
Please follow ALL application instructions to be considered. If chosen for the position, I will assign a paid task to complete in person at National Archives college park over the course of one work day.