- Job Title: Records Digitizing Technician
- Hourly Wage: 18.00
- Length of employment: 8 weeks
- Number of Hours per week: 35
- Application closing date: May 15, 2026
- Start Date: June 8, 2026
- Location: Stanley A. Milner Library, Edmonton, Alberta
About The Alberta Library
The Alberta Library (TAL) supports academic, public, and special libraries across Alberta in a variety of ways. We provide group licensing to facilitate access to high quality digital resources for all member libraries, we promote resource sharing between members via the TAL card which allows patrons to borrow books from any member, we manage the digital aspects (video conferencing, schedule management) of events for members and non-members, and we provide administration services for library associations financially and digitally.
Job Summary
You will digitize and organize several sets of paper records. You will work with a set of guidelines and procedures TAL has made for the project. Throughout the scanning project you will name and organize the files into a system that has been set by TAL, as well as create a checklist that keeps track of the files and the dates they were scanned. Finally, you will ensure that the digital files are searchable by applying Optical Character Recognition using supplied software. You and the Supervisor will communicate throughout the project regarding any issues regarding the records, scanning progress, ideas about better processes, or clarification on current workflows. If the digitization project is finished early, other special projects will be provided.
This work would be done on-site at our Edmonton office located at Stanley Milner Library, 7 Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Scan paper files ensuring accuracy and comprehensiveness
- Create a checklist that captures the document titles and scanning dates
- Name and organize resulting digital files into predetermined file system
- Apply Optical Character Recognition to files and ensure they are searchable
- Report to supervisor with progress or issues
- Other projects as required
Required Skills
- Understanding of the Windows File Environment
- Microsoft Office skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work individually
Desirable Skills
- Experience with scanners and scanning software
How to Apply
This job is funded by the Canada Summer Jobs Grant. To apply you must be between the ages of 15 and 30 at the time of employment, and you must be legally able to work in Canada.
Please combine your cover letter and resume into one file that is either .doc, .docx, or PDF format. The filename should be yourname_resume. Send the file to: admin@thealbertalibrary.ab.ca
The Alberta Library is committed to an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified persons aged 15 to 30 as this posting is subsidized by Canada Summer Jobs. We encourage women; First Nations, Métis and Inuit persons; members of visible minority groups; persons with disabilities; persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity and expression; and all those who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas to apply.