The Christian Science Monitor

Transcription Verification/Encoder/Researcher I, Mary Baker Eddy Papers (Part-time)


PayCompetitive
LocationBoston/Massachusetts
Employment typePart-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: TRANS001436
      Employer Industry: Library and Archival Services

      Why Consider this Job Opportunity:
      - Competitive pay up to [highest pay]
      - Opportunity for career advancement and growth within the organization
      - Remote work opportunity
      - Chance to contribute to the annotation and digital publication of historical documents
      - Represent the organization at professional conferences and podcasts
      - Stay current with professional best practices in the field

      What to Expect (Job Responsibilities):
      - Verify and correct transcriptions of documents
      - Transcribe incoming correspondence and other documents
      - Encode transcriptions into TEI-XML
      - Participate in team meetings
      - Assist with updating and refining verifying and transcription policies

      What is Required (Qualifications):
      - Master's degree in library science, history, or related discipline
      - Two to five years of professional experience
      - Experience conducting historical research in primary and secondary materials
      - Familiarity with library or archival environment
      - Successful contribution to digital humanities projects

      How to Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):
      - Familiarity with Mary Baker Eddy, her ideas, and the history of The First Church of Christ, Scientist
      - Ability to read cursive handwriting
      - Excellent manuscript transcription skills
      - Experience with TEI-XML and Oxygen Editor
      - Proficiency in computer applications for content management, document editing, and teleconferencing

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  • About the company

      The Christian Science Monitor, commonly known as The Monitor, is a nonprofit news organization that publishes daily articles in electronic format as well as a weekly print edition.

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