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Art and Art History Department
Full-Time, Fixed-Term
Requisition Number (please reference): 1000213
Purpose:
The digital image and slide library manager will work
with the faculty of the Department of Art and Art History to maintain the slide
library and manage the transition from slides to digital images including
managing databases including MDID (Madison Digital Image Database), data entry,
scanning images, and assistance with related digital photography needs.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
A. Manage slide library
B. Develop, manage, and coordinate a digital image
database
Specific Responsibilities
A. Manage the slide library
1. Maintain collection
2. Assist faculty and students with accessing
the collection
3. File slides as needed
4. Repair slides as needed
B. Develop, manage, and coordinate access to a
digital image database
1. Develop digital image database by scanning
images and linking metadata to images using MDID or other appropriate database
2. Upload or enter directly digital images and
metadata into MDID (digital image database)
3. Manage server maintenance and SAN storage
with IT
4. Work with the digital resources manager in
the library to ensure all copyright issues are addressed
5. Work with the Chair to coordinate financial
resources related to the development and maintenance of the digital image
database
6. Coordinate access to the digital image
database
a. Work with IT to develop access for faculty
to the MDID by password via the world wide web
b. Instruct faculty and students to download
images from MDID to MS Power Point
c. Develop a protocol to prioritize fluctuating
faculty demand for digital images
7. Act as a resource to keep faculty abreast of
new developments or possibilities
C. Other duties as assigned by the Chair
Qualifications
A. Bachelor's degree
B. Experienced user of Windows XP and Apple
Computer Systems
C. Expertise with databases (
D. Experience with MDID preferred but not required
E. Demonstrated knowledge of art history
F. Demonstrated ability to complete projects from
inception to implementation
G. Demonstrated initiative to keep pace with
changing technologies and implement best practices in visual resource
management.
H. Strong organizational skills with ability to
handle multiple tasks, work independently, and be detail-oriented.
I. Excellent interpersonal and communication
skills.
J. Professional service-oriented demeanor;
flexible; respond well to change
K. Appreciation for and understanding of the
principles of Jesuit education.
Apply online: http://www.scu.edu/hr/careers/staff.cfm?id=1674