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Mystic Seaport Museum

Logbook Scanning Technician

Mystic, CT

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Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
26 Sept 2026

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Description

Please note that this is a grant funded position and will be scheduled for 17 hours a week for approximately one year.

  • Evaluate documents for scan readiness and flag any that require repair or protective enclosure
  • Safely handle potentially fragile materials in accordance with established preservation standards
  • Operate an overhead book scanner to digitize manuscript logbooks safely and accurately
  • Ensure consistent image quality and perform basic post-processing tasks (cropping, rotation, file naming, file moving)
  • Transcribe scanned logbooks using machine-assisted tools
  • Upload completed files to a digital access repository
  • Track daily scanning progress and update project logs and metadata as needed
  • Perform basic maintenance on scanning equipment and report issues promptly

Requirements

  • Scanning experience preferred
  • Familiarity with archival handling and digitization best practices a plus
  • Proficiency with file management, spreadsheet and image software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, IrfanView , Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Excel)
  • Strong attention to detail, ability to work independently, and meet productivity targets
  • Ability to handle repetitive tasks
Original posting on Mystic Seaport Museum's site ↗

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