Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States · On-site
$20/hr–$20/hr
One growing team. One single-minded goal. To innovate intuitive, responsive products to make environmental professionals' work lives easier. ERIS has been providing critical risk and historical information on properties …
Skills: Digitization, Photography, Imaging equipment, Data management, Research
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The Historic Digitizer Associate is responsible for conducting large-scale imaging of historical directories at the Allen County Public Library. They must manage a docket of book orders, ensure high-quality digital output, and maintain consistent communication with the Historical Products Team.
Candidates should have a background in photography, library science, history, or a related field, along with proficiency in MS Office and Windows-based operating systems. The role requires the ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and physically handle equipment and materials weighing up to 20 lbs.
To innovate intuitive, responsive products to make environmental professionals' work lives easier. ERIS has been providing critical risk and historical information on properties in Canada since 1999. In late 2013, ERIS launched in the United States, as the first and only company to provide environmental risk information for both countries. ERIS delivers accurate, comprehensive, and innovative on-demand database research services quickly and with a service-first attitude.
This is a part-time position that will be conducting research at the Allen County Public Library (900 Library Plz, Fort Wayne, IN 46802) and will report to the Historical Products Senior Manager. HDA’s conduct large-scale imaging of city, business, and specialty directories to produce digital copies of the original books that are used in the research on the prior use(s) of commercial, industrial, and residential properties. Digitization is performed using the various directories, catalogs, information, and resources that are available at the library. HDA’s are instrumental to the growth of ERIS. This is an opportunity to collaborate with a talented team while impacting not just the historical products, but sales, and revenue.
Various hours within the Allen County Public Library hours of operations.
Research (25%)
1. Review the volumes on docket and locate all pertinent data (including variances) contained within area of coverage.
2. Capture data using imaging equipment: either using a data card in DSLR Camera, USB drive, or by directly loading information into a computer (tethering).
Volume Generation (65%)
1. Create batch files of RAW Images/Scan materials and prepare it for volume generation.
2. Assemble/compile documented data into folders on computer.
3. Interact with a web portal to ensure imaged material properly uploads to file server.
4. Manage docket from production to completion ensuring areas of coverage are robust.
Administrative (10%)
1. Order directories using Library’s research process.
2. Respond to emails/inquiries from Historical Products Team regarding turnaround time, client questions, etc.
3. Maintain accurate personal timesheet.
4. Join conference calls as needed to discuss product development, research protocols, training, goals, etc.
If this sounds like the perfect fit, please include a resume and a thoughtful cover letter with your application.
ERIS is committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible, and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success. We are an equal opportunity employer; we welcome all applications to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our team and communities. Should you need accommodation at any point in the process, please advise us in your response.
The intelligent choice for pinpointing environmental risks on properties in North America and beyond.
ERIS is a leading provider of detailed environmental property risk research. Leveraging our industry-leading research tools, we provide our clients and partners with in-depth property data for phase I site assessments, real estate due diligence, industry compliance information, and environmental hazard research. ERIS is the only company to provide comprehensive data to assess environmental risk throughout North America. Serving Canada, the US, and Mexico, ERIS provides current and historical property information. Our environmental database reports, physical setting reports (PSR), historical property information including fire insurance maps, aerial photos (historical aerials), topographic maps, city directory searches, chains of title, and lien searches are used by environmental consultants, commercial developers, lenders, home inspectors, for real estate due diligence and commercial environmental planning. ERIS meets criteria set by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Since 1999, ERIS has delivered accurate, affordable, on-demand database research services. How can we help your company?
Offices: 38 Lesmill Road, Unit 2, Toronto, ON M3B 2T5, CA · 4301 Westbank Dr, Suite B-250, Austin, Texas 78746, US · 229 West Barry St, Suite 110, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802, US
The intelligent choice for pinpointing environmental risks on properties in North America and beyond.
ERIS is a leading provider of detailed environmental property risk research. Leveraging our industry-leading research tools, we provide our clients and partners with in-depth property data for phase I site assessments, real estate due diligence, industry compliance information, and environmental hazard research. ERIS is the only company to provide comprehensive data to assess environmental risk throughout North America. Serving Canada, the US, and Mexico, ERIS provides current and historical property information. Our environmental database reports, physical setting reports (PSR), historical property information including fire insurance maps, aerial photos (historical aerials), topographic maps, city directory searches, chains of title, and lien searches are used by environmental consultants, commercial developers, lenders, home inspectors, for real estate due diligence and commercial environmental planning. ERIS meets criteria set by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). Since 1999, ERIS has delivered accurate, affordable, on-demand database research services. How can we help your company?
Offices: 38 Lesmill Road, Unit 2, Toronto, ON M3B 2T5, CA · 4301 Westbank Dr, Suite B-250, Austin, Texas 78746, US · 229 West Barry St, Suite 110, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46802, US
