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The Digital Library Production Service (DLPS) at the University of
Michigan seeks a Supervisor of Photographic and Digital Imaging Services
to digitize materials, oversee the digital imaging activities of the
Digital Library Production Service, and supervise the work of scanning
technicians.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
The Supervisor of Photographic/Digital Imaging Services manages the
photographic and digital scanning activities of DLPS.
In particular:
* Perform photographic and digital imaging work, including imaging of
complex, rare and fragile objects and library materials.
* Plan and schedule the production assignments of the unit and review
original specifications and final products on individual projects.
Coordinate work with Preservation Digital Conversion staff.
* Develop new image capture methods and procedures, recommend new
equipment, and modify equipment, methods and procedures to meet
requirements of specific assignments.
* Plan and implement quantitative and qualitative quality control
procedures for the unit, including device characterization and
monitoring, routine equipment calibration, and appropriate inspection
procedures. Implement color management routines where appropriate.
* Monitor and approve expenditures for materials and services.
* Advise faculty, staff and students on photographic techniques,
procedures and costs.
* Determine equipment needs and specifications in conjunction with
Purchasing and outside vendors, and select and recommend equipment
purchases. Plan and perform color calibration on equipment.
* Coordinate major photographic projects with researchers, faculty and
department heads.
* Work with colleagues to develop and implement the capture and storage
of appropriate administrative and technical metadata to support
long-term preservation of digital images. Monitor and modify procedures
and workflow routines to conform with emerging community preservation
standards.
* Attend and participate in conferences and seminars on the latest
developments in the photographic and digital imaging field.
* Produce appropriate documentation and reports.
Supervision Received:
This position reports to the Head, Digital Library Production Service.
Supervision Exercised:
The Supervisor, Photographic and Digital Imaging Services will supervise
and evaluate the work of one electronic imaging technician, and train,
supervise and evaluate hourly staff.
Qualifications
Required:
* Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and
experience is necessary.
* Considerable knowledge of the methods, materials and equipment used in
photography, particularly studio or copy photography.
* Considerable knowledge of the technical concepts, methods, materials,
software and equipment used in digital imaging, color management and
manipulation of image files.
* Demonstrated experience using Adobe Photoshop and other image
processing software to create high quality digital images.
* Knowledge of Windows, Macintosh, and Unix operating systems and
productivity software sufficient to perform file management tasks
(navigating within directory trees, moving files, renaming files,
creating directories, etc.)
* Ability to work in a collegial environment.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Excellent organizational and project management skills, and attention
to detail.
Preferred:
* Bachelor's or MFA in photography preferred.
* Experience handling rare or archival materials, preferred.
* Certification from a recognized program in photographic preservation
and archival training, or equivalent experience, preferred.
This position will remain open until filled. Applications received
before June 7, 2005 will be given preference. Questions about applying
for this position can be E-mailed to [log in to unmask]
(refer to T-044693-DB)
More information on the position at:
<http://websvcs.itcs.umich.edu/jobnet/job_posting.php?postingnumber=3D044=
693>
More information on the University of Michigan Digital Library
Production Service:
<http://www.umdl.umich.edu>
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Marlene E. Gordon
Visual Resources and Music Curator
University of Michigan-Dearborn
313-593-5463
313-593-1902 (fax)
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