Library Operations - MMC, Student Digital Collections Intern

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Location Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Close Date 07/18/2025
Regular/Temporary
Job ID 532645
Location Modesto A. Maidique Campus
Full/Part Time
Regular/Temporary
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Job Summary

The Candidate will create digital reproductions of library and archival materials for Web access and digital preservation for the benefit of researchers, students, and the general community.

Responsibilities include performing quality control, image editing, and creating derivatives of digital images using Adobe Photoshop and other imaging applications; creating and recording metadata about digital objects in departmental tracking system; and maintaining project filing system. The candidate must have the ability to create and maintain project spreadsheets. Candidates may perform related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job Category

Federal Work Study

Desired Qualifications

• Proficiency with desktop computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Photoshop CS5 (or higher).
• Experience using Windows and Mac operating systems.
• Scanning or photography experience is also desirable.
• Reliability and attention to detail are a must.

Who May Apply

• Students enrolled at FIU, who have been awarded Federal Work Study (FWS) as part of their Financial Aid Award package.
• Student must be enrolled with a minimum of six (6) credit hours in a course of study leading to a degree or a Financial Aid eligible certificate, during Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
• Upon credits decreasing, award being canceled, or graduating, FWS employment must end.

Work Schedule

Hours will vary based on class schedule and needs of the department.

Advertised Salary

$14.00/Hour

Pre-Employment Requirements

Criminal Background Check
This student appointment may be subjected to a pre-employment background check.

Student Background Checks

Background check and fingerprinting is required if the job includes any of the following:

Duties:

Yes or No

Working directly with and/or residing with minors and/or vulnerable persons. No Working in K - 12 schools. (May require DCF Clearinghouse clearance at a cost) No Handling/managing cash, checks, cash transactions, gift cards, debit/credit cards, and/or cash equivalent. No Information technology (IT) related functions, e.g. Web Developer, IT Technician, etc No Driving on behalf of the university (MVR Check only). No Those working in the Athletics Department who travel with students to events. No Working within museums. No Those working in the Office of Financial Aid, One Stop, or Office of the Registrar (Title IV access). No Special trust, responsibility, and sensitive location. No Working in centers of health and/or counseling care. No How To Apply

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

How To Apply

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.

To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.