Newspaper Associate

Main focus of the position is to create newspaper metadata. Prepare detailed information concerning microfilm quality and metadata for 3rd party company using microfilm. Complete bibliographic information needed for the Nebraska Digital Newspaper Project. Position will communicate extensively with the vendor and with the Library of Congress. Individuals will be required to adhere to the standards and technical specifications on the Library of Congress National Digital Newspaper Program website at http://www.loc.gov/ndnp.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in English, History, or Journalism plus two (2) years’ relevant experience.
• Work history will demonstrate knowledge of personal computer applications.
• Excellent communication both written and oral.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ideal candidate will have One (1) plus years of copy editing, copy cataloging or XML markup experience.
• Prior experience in image editing software.

About Lincoln and the University of Nebraska.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

Lincoln, Nebraska, is a city of nearly 300,000 people and the state capital, where residents enjoy a low cost of living, high-quality public schools, and more parkland per capita than most U.S. cities. See https://www.unl.edu/lincoln/.

Applicant review begins January 6. View requisition S_241173 at https://employment.unl.edu to apply.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.