LACC Microfilm Digital Assessment Student Worker

Job description

Classification Title: LACC Microfilm Digital Assessment Student Assistant Classification Minimum Requirements: This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week. Job Description: The Digital Assessment Worker is a temporary student position that supports the evaluation and documentation of microfilm collections in relation to their digital surrogates. Working within existing systems, the student will review metadata, verify ownership and catalog accuracy, and assess the availability and quality of digital copies. This role offers hands-on experience with collection management systems and digital preservation practices. Key Responsibilities: - Use library management systems to identify ownership of master microfilm - Determine whether a digital copy exists and assess its quality (e.g., usable vs. poor quality) - Verify filming dates using Film Tracker to support format identification (polyester vs. acetate) - Review and assess the accuracy of catalog records - Identify whether microfilm holdings are unique or duplicated elsewhere...