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Digital Projects Librarian (April 17, 2008)
Loyola Marymount University, Los Angeles, CA
Loyola Marymount University seeks a creative, enthusiastic candidate for the recently re-defined position of Digital Projects Librarian. This librarian will be responsible for coordinating and managing digital library projects, working closely with staff throughout the library.
Loyola Marymount, founded in 1911, is a comprehensive university in the mainstream of American Catholic higher education. Located on the west side of Los Angeles overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU is one of the nation's 28 Jesuit colleges and universities and five Marymount institutions. It serves 5,400 undergraduates and over 2,500 graduate students in the Colleges/Schools of Liberal Arts, Science and Engineering, Business Administration, Communication and Fine Arts, Film and Television, Education, and Law. Loyola Marymount seeks professionally outstanding applicants who value its mission and share its commitment to academic excellence, the education of the whole person, and the building of a just society. LMU is an equal opportunity institution actively working to promote an intercultural learning community. The university recently broke ground on a new library which will open in Fall 2009.
The Digital Projects Librarian chairs the library's Digital Projects Team and will have primary responsibility for building a comprehensive digital initiatives program.
Other position specific accountabilities are as follows: In collaboration with collections managers, identify existing content within the library for digitization; provide leadership in technical planning, technical implementation, management and support of digital collections; seek out new content and new partners for digital initiatives; identify grant and other external support and take the lead in grant writing; design and maintain web presence and interface for digital initiatives program, lead and coordinate usability activities of the program, promote use of LMU's digital collections through classroom demonstrations, in meetings and at professional conferences; manage projects; and serve as LMU's representative to various consortia on shared digital initiatives.
The ideal candidate must have broad knowledge of current trends in higher education, learning technologies, and digital library practices including rights management and preservation. The successful candidate will be a strong project manager demonstrating curiosity about new technologies, collaborative ability, and a strong desire to innovate. Other requirements include: web design and programming experience, knowledge of current metadata schemes and evolving standards, knowledge of a wide variety of media including text, music, still images, audio and video, Familiarity with some or all of these metadata standards: MARC, EAD, TEI, VRA Core, Dublin Core, MODS, and METS. Experience with SGML/XML. Experience with digital asset management systems like CONTENTdm, Dspace, Fedora, or Proquest Digital Commons preferred. Experience conducting formal usability studies preferred. Experience with computer programming and scripting languages such as Javascript, MySQL, and PHP preferred.
A Master of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution and/or other related graduate degree required. A minimum of one year digital project management experience preferred. Commitment to professional development.
Hiring Salary: $49,338 to $57,144 commensurate with experience and salary history.
The position will be available on June 1, 2008. Deliberations on the pool of candidates will begin as resumes are received.
Applicants should send the following materials:
1.a letter of application;
2.a curriculum vitae or resume;
3.a list of three professional references (names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers).
Application materials and/or inquiries should be addressed to:
Cynthia Becht
Head, Archives and Special Collections
Charles Von der Ahe Library
Loyola Marymount University
One LMU Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90045-2659
310/338-2780
cbecht@lmu.edu
PHOTOGRAPHER (April 1, 2008)
The Seattle Art Museum, Seattle WA, USA
The Seattle Art Museum's Digital Imaging dept is pleased to announce an opening for an experienced museum photographer. For further details or to apply for the position please go to http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/jobs/
OVERVIEW: Provide digital photographic documentation for SAM's collection and exhibitions. Photograph 2D and 3D objects of
varying sizes and surfaces. Color correct and process images at the established museum and UPDIG standards.
FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Senior Photographer of the Digital Imaging Department
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Provide digital documentation of the Museum's art collection for publication.
2. Plan composition and lighting of captures to meet museum standards and assignment objectives.
3. Process digital imaging files for color accuracy, contrast and density. Format images to derivatives for TMS database and
eMuseum.
4. Coordinate shooting schedule with Senior Photographer on behalf of outside constituents, publications and departmental
requests. Consult with cross-departmental co-workers for information for gallery projects and other assignments.
5. Provide on-going architectural and art installation documentation in digital format.
6. Calibrate and profile studio equipment including cameras, printers, and monitors. Maintain photographic equipment in
accordance with department policies. Advise and assist other staff members in use of digital cameras.
7. Research advancements in digital technology for art documentation and image storage to maintain industry best practices.
8. May handle art objects and perform additional duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Minimum four (4) years art photography experience in a cultural heritage institutional studio setting.
2. Bachelor's degree in photography and/or equivalent course work in museum studies, art history, or fine arts.
3. Experience with close attention to detail, in high end digital camera systems such as Phase One and equipment in large
and medium format, and studio set ups including electronic strobe, continuous lighting, etc.
4. Extensive digital color correction skills using Macintosh platform computers, Photoshop CS2/CS3, and digital processing
software such as Capture One.
5. Knowledge of professional development and advancements in digital and electronic technology for museum based studio
photography.
6. Experience with museum based databases such as The Museum System (TMS).
7. Excellent interpersonal and oral & written communications skills.
8. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and other programs.
9. Ability to be flexible and work well independently as well as a part of a small team.
10. Ability to work confidentially with donors, members, the public, and co-workers in a professional manner.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work areas include indoor and outdoor, Museum galleries, warehouses, and closed basement studio environments with light
background noise. Some confined or non HVAC environments.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Vision: 20/20 or corrected vision close 20/20 and color vision (red, green, and blue) are necessary to effectively use the monitors, cameras,
and printed materials. Ability to focus and discern subtle gradations of gray and color.
Speaking/Hearing: Ability to communicate with the public, vendors and co-workers by telephone, online and in person.
Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling: Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds when carrying or positioning equipment and other objects.
Reaching/Handling: Excellent manual dexterity for handling artwork and for computer keyboard use, and the ability to retrieve and skillfully
work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies.
Climbing/Balancing: Ability to climb and balance when carrying equipment.
The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for those applicants with disabilities who may need a
reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resource Department
for additional information.
Imaging Supervisor, Evening ( April 1, 2008)
Harvard College, Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA
Harvard College Library Imaging Services is expanding studio production into the evening and is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Imaging Supervisor. To apply please visit <http:// jobs.harvard.edu/jobs/search_req> and search for REQ # 33343.
Working Title: Imaging Supervisor
Supervisor: Manager, Digital Imaging and Photography Services
Department: Imaging Services
Grade: 56
REQ # 33343
SUMMARY (general statement)
Reporting to the Manager of Digital Imaging and Photography Services, monitors production, supervises, and provides technical and logistical support to Imaging Technicians and other support staff. In collaboration with the Assistant Manager of Digital Imaging and Photography Services and the Systems Analyst and Applications Developer, prioritizes and schedules the digitization, image processing, metadata generation, and transfer of completed digital reproductions to Harvard's Digital Repository Services.
Operates specialized camera workstations, and film and document scanners to produce high-quality reproductions of library materials; applies digital image processing techniques to adjust tone, color, scale, and to otherwise reformat file data; creates and edits structural, administrative, and technical metadata; uploads and retrieves image files from Harvard DRS; performs and oversees quality assurance procedures; handles irreplaceable objects; undertakes other related duties as directed.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- * Supervises evening operations and staff, including scheduling, prioritizing, and coordinating production and assigning work to production staff.
- * Provides technical and logistic support to Imaging Technicians.
- * Trains staff in the operation of imaging devices and in the handling of library materials.
- * Ensures that all work meets established standards.
- * Maintains production statistics.
- * Maintains inventories of supplies and updates equipment maintenance logs.
- * Creates and edits digital images.
- * Uses image processing software to perform color and tonal corrections to image file data.
- * Prepares edits, and reviews structural metadata for collections of digital objects.
- * Uploads and retrieves image files from Harvard DRS.
- * Troubleshoots depositing errors.
- * Handles library materials (including irreplaceable art objects and rare books) according to established guidelines.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervises Imaging Technicians, and other support staff.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in photography, fine or graphic arts field, and 3 or more years of related profession experience. A minimum of 2 years supervisory and project management experience is required. Experience working in library or museum environment preferred.
Language skills
English
Computer Skills
- * Comfort working with computers and software applications.
- * Experience with Macintosh and Windows operating systems required.
- * Experience and demonstrable facility using Adobe Photoshop to perform advanced color and tonal matching required.
- * Familiarity with fundamentals of color management and best practices for archival imaging workflow.
- * Experience using Microsoft Excel and Word required.
- * Experience using FTP software and with basic Unix commands preferred.
- * Experience with XML desired.
Other Skills
- * Must be organized, disciplined, and highly productive.
- * Solid traditional and digital photographic skills.
- * Experience with digital cameras, film scanners, flash and continuous lighting, large format ink-jet printers, and general photography studio equipment.
- * Strict attention to detail required.
- * Ability to initiate and adapt to change, to analyze and solve problems, and to be flexible and work collaboratively.
- * Sensitive to the strict handling requirements for rare and delicate materials.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Setting up camera and lighting equipment and positioning original material involves lifting (up to 40 pounds), reaching, bending, and carrying. Assignments involve sitting or standing for extended periods and can require working from a ladder. Handling of delicate materials and equipment requires physical dexterity. High volume projects require repetitive actions be performed.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The majority of the work associated with this position is performed in a photography studio.
REQUIRED SCREENING Harvard University requires pre-employment reference and background screening.
Museum Technician 2: Digital Imaging Technician (March 31, 2008)
Yale Center for British Art, Yale University, New Haven, Conn. USA
The Yale Center for British Art has an opening for a Digital Imaging Technician. For further details or to apply for the position, please visit http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html and search for STARS Req ID 3981BR.
Standard - 37.5 hrs (M-F, 8:30-5:00) Job Level D
Essential Duties
1. Under the supervision of the Associate Registrar [Manager of Imaging and Rights and Reproductions], and in cooperation with the Photographer, maintain workflow of new digital images from point of capture to archiving and points of access/delivery, including receiving, processing and archiving digital images created by the photographer in the imaging studio, and scanning images from film.
2. Properly edit, organize, archive and/or distribute digital files based on a defined workflow and according to established procedures and standards. Workflow may include organizing images on server(s), ingesting and cataloguing images into a DAM or equivalent, linking/cataloguing images into the media module of TMS and uploading images to one or more digital repositories or image archives or services. Monitor and maintain appropriate storage and archiving procedures.
3. In association with the Photographer, evaluate incoming digital image files for capture quality, neutral/gray balance, color accuracy, sharpness, contrast and density when compared to original objects and accepted standards; edit as appropriate. Assist in maintaining best practices in digital imaging, with a strong understanding of metadata and color management.
4. Verify object identification; verify and enforce file naming conventions and image formatting.
5. Check and enter technical metadata into digital files, TMS media module and/or DAM per established procedure.
6. Digitize color transparencies including scanning, evaluation and editing. Supervise student scanning assistants; provide regular quality control and evaluation of student work.
7. Perform retroactive/routine processing of preexisting and backlogged digital images according to the defined workflow.
8. Monitor and maintain the majority of software and hardware used to capture, edit, copy and save images. Regularly calibrate studio monitors, scanners and printers. Regularly verify color management settings in imaging software. Assist other departments in calibrating hardware and software.
9. Create, duplicate and manipulate digital media and produce match prints as required. Respond quickly to requests for delivery of digital files (via server, FTP or burned to CD/DVD) and highly accurate match/guide prints for printing digital images.
10. Assist department staff in locating images and image metadata when necessary.
11. Consult with the Associate Registrar, Photographer, Information Technology Department and Collections Catalogue Coordinator as necessary to refine existing procedures or resolve issues that may arise.
12. Maintain a current awareness of digital technology and trends, especially within the cultural heritage sector; investigate and report on promising developments, products or procedures. Participate in the planning and implementation of new systems and technologies.
13. Perform additional functions incidental to departmental activities.
Education and Experience
1. Six years of related work experience, four of them in the same job family at the next lower level, and a high school education; or four years of related work experience and an Associate’s Degree; or little or no work experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
Additional Education and Experience
1. Experience in the areas of digital imaging, image collection management or digital archives.
2. Experience with databases and meticulous data entry, and understanding of database concepts.
3. Knowledge of best practices for long term digital image archiving.
4. Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Digital Imaging, Library or Information Science (MS) or related discipline; experience in a museum, archive and/or library environment; familiarity with cultural heritage information standards; two years experience in the areas of digital imaging, image collection management, digital archives or managing large quantities of digital assets; experience with TMS collection management system; experience with a Digital Asset Management system; pre-press/pre-production experience.
Skills and Abilities
1. Ability to discriminate and adjust fine variation in tone and color in digital images and print output according to target values and when comparing images to original objects.
2. Excellent organizational and communication skills.
3. Ability to work in a defined and procedural way, and to feel comfortable suggesting new approaches.
4. Reliable, accurate, and organized.
5. Demonstrated understanding of digital image file parameters (bit depth, color profiles, resolution, compression and image sizing) and color management.
6. Strong understanding of computer file management, storage and backup concepts.
7. Proficiency in both Mac and Windows operating systems and facility with programs on both platforms; extensive knowledge of PhotoShop and solid experience with Microsoft Office programs, including Word and Excel.
8. Familiarity with technical metadata and evolving metadata standards.
9. Ability to work well both independently and in a team, maintain attention to detail, prioritize multiple tasks and work well under deadlines.
Background Check requirement
All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
Manager of Collections Information Systems (Curatorial - Conservation and Collections Management)
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA, USA
PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN VACANCY. February 13, 2008)
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY, Evanston, Il, USA
POSITION TITLE: Visual Resources Librarian
DIVISION: Special Libraries
DEPARTMENT: Digital Collections
REPORTS TO: Head, Digital Collections
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Head of Digital Collections, the Visual Resources Librarian has primary oversight and responsibility for development of the image collection supporting teaching faculty, in particular Northwestern's Art History faculty and ultimately faculty in a variety of other schools and disciplines.
RESPONSIBILITIES: In conjunction with library subject specialists, the Digital Collections department's Outreach and Training Specialist, and the coordinator of digital production, the Visual Resources Librarian is a liaison to faculty, designing intake processes to identify new and existing images needed for teaching, and supporting use of digital images in the classroom. Sets priorities for cataloguing and scanning of images. Assists with management and coordination of access via the Voyager and MDID database systems. Supervises and assists with cataloging and classification of images. Directs maintenance of the physical slide collection and coordinates development of an overall schedule to proactively digitize or digitally re-acquire slides. Actively searches out and recommends purchase of new image sets and related image database subscriptions. Assists faculty, staff and students in the use of the collection, providing reference and research assistance. Participates in planning future digital and technology-related initiatives. Supervises the Visual Media Collection coordinator and the Visual Resources metadata assistant.
QUALIFICATIONS: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or the equivalent combination of education and relevant library experience. Supervisory experience. At least two years experience in a library, museum, or visual resources collection, specializing in information services, collection development, or technical services. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Good technical skills and flexibility to work in a dynamic and changing environment. Preferred: B.A., M.F.A or M.A. in Art or Art History. Knowledge of art history image collection cataloging methods and experience working with digital image databases.
ENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University, Evanston , Illinois , is a major private university with an extensive library system. This includes the Northwestern University Library, three branch libraries on the Evanston Campus, and three libraries on the Chicago Campus. Northwestern University Library is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL) and participates in programs of the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC). The holdings of the libraries total over 4 million volumes. See more information about the Library at: http://www.library.northwestern.edu
SALARY: Dependent on qualifications and experience.
TO APPLY: Send letter of application and resume, including names of three references, to Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian, NorthwesternUniversity Library, 1970 Campus Drive, Evanston, Illinois60208-2300 or library-personnel@northwestern.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
