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Temporary Scanning Technician (Library Technician)

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania
$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually
dental insurance, vision insurance, parental leave, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Pennsylvania, Harrisburg
607 South Drive (Show on map)
Sep 28, 2026
Salary

$46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually

Location

Dauphin County, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Limited Term Part-Time

Job Number

CS-2026-59088-25050

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED St Lbry

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

25050

Position Number

50704036

Union

AFSCME

Bargaining Unit

A2

Pay Group

ST05

Bureau / Division Code

00162500

Bureau / Division

Bureau of State Library

Worksite Address

607 South Drive

City

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Zip Code

17120

Contact Name

Alison Oskam

Contact Phone

717.783.3122

Contact Email

aloskam@pa.gov


THE POSITION

Join the Bureau of State Library as a Temporary Scanning Technician and help preserve important Pennsylvania documents. This project gives you the chance to support digital access by transforming physical materials into high-quality digital files. Your careful work will help protect fragile originals while expanding public access to valuable information. This position offers hands-on experience with specialized equipment and preservation techniques.


DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This position supports a temporary digitization project that converts physical issues of The Pennsylvania Bulletin into digital files for long-term access. As a Temporary Scanning Technician, you will perform the following duties:

  • Image Capture: Operate Zeutschel scanners to create clear and accurate digital images of original materials
  • Quality Control: Use Omniscan software to review and verify image quality during processing
  • Equipment Troubleshooting: Address scanning errors and resolve technical issues on equipment
  • Equipment Cleaning: Perform routine cleaning to keep scanning equipment functioning properly
  • Material Handling: Apply proper techniques to protect fragile documents during scanning
  • Material Assessment: Evaluate physical items to decide suitability for digitization and long-term preservation

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

  • Part-time employment
  • Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with a 60-minute lunch.
  • Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
  • Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
  • You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

  • Four years of library-clerical work including two years of advanced library clerical work comparable to the Library Assistant II, and graduation from high school; or
  • Two years of advanced library clerical work, and a associate degree or equivalent training with major course work in library science; or
  • A bachelor's degree.
  • Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Other Requirements:

  • You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
  • You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

  • Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
  • If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
  • Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
  • Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
  • All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

  • Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

  • 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.


EXAMINATION INFORMATION

  • Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
  • Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
  • Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
  • You must provide complete and accurate information or:
    • your score may be lower than deserved.
    • you may be disqualified.
  • You may only apply/test once for this posting.
  • Your results will be provided via email.

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