Digitization Manager
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington

Job Summary: Manages production digitization activities of the Lilly Library;
and hires, trains, and supervises appointed and temporary employees involved
in the digitization process. Coordinates the movement of Lilly Library
materials through in-house digitization workflows; and prepares and transports
Lilly Library materials to be digitized at the Wells Library or elsewhere.
Maintains records related to materials being digitized; and serves as hardware
and software administrator for digital imaging computers. Develops
digitization, workflow, and quality control procedures for text, photographic,
manuscript, and other materials.

  
Qualifications: Review your qualifications prior to applying to ensure that
you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Resume and cover letter
required.

  
REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in audio/visual art, informatics, computer
science, photography, or related field, two years of digital imaging
experience and one year of supervisory and/or training experience.

  
Expertise with the following: hardware/software setup, maintenance, and
troubleshooting; multiple computer platforms including UNIX, Windows, and
Macintosh OS; varied imaging technologies such as photographic equipment
including digital camera and lenses, video editing, imaging software, and file
conversions. Knowledge of: digital imaging software such as Adobe Photoshop,
sufficient to create and manipulate digital images; Optical Character
Recognition (OCR) software and tools; XML-editors; digital objects standards
and formats and associated best practices; and rare and fragile materials
handling and preservation practices. Familiarity with metadata and markup
standards such as EAD, MODS and TEI; and knowledge of and experience with
copystand and studio lighting.

  
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal including
ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals. Solid problem solving,
time, and project management skills; demonstrated ability to work
independently in a complex, rapidly changing environment; and excellent
attention to detail.

  
Physical Requirements: This position requires a full range of movement and can
be physically demanding. Individual must be able to stand for long periods of
time; lift heavy books or bulky or oversize items up to 25 lbs. on a regular
basis, and 50 lbs. occasionally; push and pull heavy book trucks; and bend,
stretch, stoop and climb. This position also requires the ability to work at a
computer many hours each day with much mental and visual concentration.

  
Preferred: Photography experience; some experience working in a special
collections library or archives; experience with digital library workflows.

  
Applications accepted until July 9, or until position is filled.



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