Position Open: Scanning Technician, NYPL

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Date: Thu Apr 13 2000 - 08:14:15 CDT

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         Position Open: Library Technical Assistant IV (2 positions)

         The Research Libraries/NYPL Digital Library Program/Digital Imaging
         Unit

         Available: Immediately

         Eligibility Requirements: Bachelor's degree and substantial relevant
         experience in a research library or similar institution; or an
         equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge
         of practices and procedures for copy photography. Successfully
         demonstrated working knowledge of information technologies associated
         with digitizing books, documents and visual materials including
         experience with at least one image editing software program.
         Demonstrated knowledge of Windows 95/98 and/or Windows NT, the
         worldwide web, web browsers and HTML. Demonstrated understanding of
         bibliographic control issues within a large research library
         environment preferred. Knowledge of library preservation issues and
         successfully demonstrated experience handling rare and fragile
         materials preferred.

         General Description: Under the supervision of the Head of the Digital
         Imaging Unit, performs digital capture of textual and visual materials
         following specifications supplied by the Head. Assists with material
         preparation, quality control, documentation and workflow. Coordinates
         with departmental managers in implementation of digital capture
         projects. Assists in the receiving and returning of materials to and
         from collection units. Processes and prepares digital files for
         archiving, printing and access purposes. Performs related duties as
         needed.

         Please send resume and cover letter to:

         The New York Public Library
         Human Resources Department-NBT4DIG
         188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
         New York, NY 10016-4314
         Or email: mailto:hrd@nypl.org

         EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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