Digital Imaging Technician
Company: Princeton University
Location: Princeton
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Overview
Princeton University Library seeks a candidate to become a part of
our digital imaging studio group, working with a variety of
cultural heritage collections to democratize access to PUL's
world-class collections.
This opportunity to help support academic pursuits of students and
scholars from around the globe provides those with digital imaging
skills the chance to work on the preparation and photography of
manuscripts, artifacts, rare books, and artwork.
Responsibilities
The successful candidate will principally use a copy camera system,
consisting of a copy stand, lights and specialized camera with an
attached medium format digital back. Additional work may include
working with a bound material copy system, FX DSLRs, mirrorless
camera systems, flatbed scanners or a high-production microform
scanner.
In addition, as a Digital Imaging Technician, you will have
responsibility for image processing, editing, and organizing
digital files on Macintosh and Windows systems, as well as
photographically documenting conservation treatment.
The successful candidate will use bibliographic data from
catalog/finding aid records to develop directory structure and
potentially add structural data to items using customized
repository tools.
Digital Imaging Technicians are under the direct supervision of the
Library Digital Imaging Manager and work both independently and
collaboratively depending on projects. The successful candidate
will document workflow, from retrieving and securing materials
through image capture, processing, repository ingest and return of
materials.
Those invited to interview should be prepared to demonstrate
general image editing ability and show photographic skill through a
small sampling of photographs, in analog or digital form.
Qualifications
Requirements:
Preferred qualifications:
Additional experience:
Princeton University Library is committed to recruiting a diverse
workforce and advancing the University's commitment to racial
equity within our community and in the world. We encourage
candidates from all diverse backgrounds and life experiences to
apply for our positions. To find out more about PUL's work towards
greater inclusivity, equity, and diversity, please see PUL's
"About" page.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
disability status, protected veteran status, or any other
characteristic protected by law. KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Standard Weekly Hours 36.25
Eligible for Overtime Yes
Benefits Eligible Yes
Probationary Period 90 days
Essential Services Personnel (see policy for detail) No
Physical Capacity Exam Required No
Union Code LIB-Amer Fed State County Mun Emps
Valid Driver's License Required No
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Keywords: Princeton University, Trenton , Digital Imaging Technician, Professions , Princeton, New Jersey
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