Visual Resources Assistant for Cataloging and Digitizing
School of Art, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas
Major/Essential Functions:
Assist with transition from analog to digital. Catalog slides and digital
images, maintain order records. Research information for cataloging using
Internet sources, books, and other media. Maintain and update cataloging
database, imaging software, and presentation systems. Scan images for
addition to collection and for faculty use. Catalog and maintain small
collection of videos, DVDs, CD-Roms, books and periodicals. File slides and
maintain organization in drawers. Assist faculty and students with use of
collections, including online access to digital images. Monitor circulation
of slides, media, and equipment. Maintain slide projectors and digital
projection equipment in classrooms and on portable projection carts. Assist
Curator with day-to-day operations of Visual Resource Center.
Occasional Duties:
Assist faculty, staff and students with technical questions on equipment,
image software, scanning, etc. Operate and troubleshoot projection equipment
in classrooms. Install and update software and assist with Visual Resource
Center website. Order and purchase items for collection, supplies, and
equipment. Deliver and pick up slides and film. Mask, mount and label
slides. Train and supervise student assistants. Create documents, labels,
forms, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
College coursework in an area related to visual resources, such as art
history, museum science, history, library science, or digital media.
Experience cataloging in visual resource center or library, or museum
registrar experience. Reading knowledge of one foreign language and ability
to catalog in others.
Experience using databases, preferably Access and Filemaker Pro. Ability to
use both Mac and PC platforms. Experience with scanning, producing,
accessing, and using digital images. Knowledge of digital file formats and
image quality. Experience with Powerpoint or other software for image
presentation. Photography experience and customer service experience helpful
Apply online at
http://www.depts.ttu.edu/personnel/applicant-information.aspx, position
requisition #62054 (Senior Business Assistant).
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