Message-Id: <mailto:199509142211.RAA28446@library.wustl.edu> Date: Thu, 14 Sep 1995 17:31:59 -0400 From: Frances Beane <mailto:beane@HUSC.HARVARD.EDU> Subject: Photographer Wanted To: Multiple recipients of list IMAGELIB
The Harvard University Art Museums seek a photographer to work full time (35 hours per week) in the Photographic Services Department. The Photographer's responsibilities include the following: Operates and maintains a wide range of large-format (8x10") to 35mm camera equipment to produce high-quality photographs of two-dimensional and three-dimensional works of art for research and publication. Produces 8x10" black-and-white negatives and archival prints for curatorial purposes and publication. Produces 8x10" transparencies for publication. Produces 35mm slides for lecture and research purposes. Arranges material to be photographed and selects the appropriate angle, lighting, and background, in consultation with curatorial staff when appropriate. May assist with specialized photographic procedures and laboratory techniques including infra-red and ultra-violet photography. As technology improves, will move to large-format digital photography, including manipulation of color images, color calibration and color correction. Performs related job duties as required.Required/Preferred Education, Experience, Skills: Technical courses in photography beyond high school. Five or more years of experience in large-format photography, including laboratory experience in film-processing and contact printing from 8x10" negatives. Experience with studio lighting techniques essential. Experience in fine arts photography required. Good eye for color essential. Familiarity with color calibration and color correction of large-format electronic images and experience with scanning of large-format images highly desirable. Familiarity with digital manipulation and color correction in Photoshop essential. Interest in and willingness to keep current with new developments in digital photography essential. Attention to detail and good organizational skills required.
Interested applicants should send cover letters and resumes to: Cynthia Friedmann Harvard University Art Museums 32 Quincy Street Cambridge, MA 02138