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Digitization Volunteer - Buffalo, NY

On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Buffalo, NY
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  • Details

    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Digitization Volunteers may select at least 1 three hour shift a week after they have received training.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Cause Areas:
    Education
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    18+

    Description

    Digitization Volunteer - Buffalo, NY

    Volunteers in the Buffalo area are invited to help us in our mission to preserve historic records from across New York State. The Western New York Digitization Center is located within the Buffalo & Erie County Public Library in Buffalo, NY. Digitization volunteers are trained to:

    • Scan documents
    • Handle fragile records
    • Transport materials to and from partners and off-site storage
    • Follow best practices for file management and inventory

    Our Western New York Digitization Center has state-of-the-art digitization hardware that we typically operate weekdays in three-hour shifts. Volunteers are asked to commit to a shift once a week.

    All volunteers must attend a virtual orientation prior to their training and shift selection.

    Location

    On-site

    Buffalo and Erie County Public Library

    1 Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY 14203, USA

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Interested in volunteering at our Western New York Digitization Center?

    Attend volunteer orientation! Every month, our Manager of Digital Collections trains prospective volunteers to scan, index, and edit historical records.

    Click here to register for an orientation.

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