Berkeley - Universtiy of California, Berkeley - Digital Imaging Specialist

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Application Review Date
The First Review Date for this job is: 1/25/18

Salary & Benefits
The hourly salary for this position is $21.70 - $28.74.

Responsibilities
This position is one of a team of digital imaging staff. They will be working on short and long term digital projects dealing with a range of media. They will be responsible for the inception, implementation, and completion of digital projects, which includes the creation of master images and derivatives.

•    Use various types of equipment to make digital images, including flatbed scanners, document feed scanner, microfilm scanner, and digital (DLSR) camera.
•    Use various types software for imaging processing
•    Perform digital image capture from a range of Library materials to very exacting standards, consistently and productively
•    Organize and inspect captured image files
•    Handle rare or fragile originals skillfully to prevent damage
•    Process files to create master tiffs and PDFs
•    Transfer files to Library servers for preservation and access
•    Deliver files and related technical metadata to next stage of workflow
•    Communicate and coordinate with other team members and clients
•    Coordinate and track work including delivery, scanning, processing, and producing final product

Required Qualifications
•    Working knowledge of common campus-specific and other computer application programs.
•    Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff, both verbally and in writing.
•    Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
•    Working skills to analyze information and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
•    Must be self motivated, work independently or as part of a team, able to learn quickly, meet deadlines and demonstrate problem solving skills.
•    Ability to function effectively in an environment of competing priorities, balancing important tasks, urgent tasks, and ongoing maintenance
•    Ability to monitor project work flow on multiple projects simultaneously from commencement to completion.
•    Understanding of image capture production methods and equipment and ability to use this information to troubleshoot systems.
•    Attention to detail and very good organizational skills
•    Excellent fine-motor coordination, e.g., to handle fragile paper-based originals
•    Photographic skills: camera and lighting setup, alignment, composing, focus, exposure, Photoshop, Adobe Camera Raw
•    Flatbed scanning skills: file formats, capture resolution, color management

Preferred Qualifications
•    Knowledge of digital library projects
•    Experience in a higher education environment
•    Knowledge of computer, audio and video technology.
•    Experience working with rare archival materials
•    Specialized related technical knowledge such as: creating and judging ICC color profiles; application of FADGI guidelines; applications of JPEG2000 format; bulk calibrated conversion of camera raw files
•    Specialized related photographic skills such as: specialized lighting techniques; positive conversion of scans from photographic negatives
•    Ability to assess Library needs for image capture technology products and design services to meet those needs.

How to Apply
Please submit your cover letter and resume as a single attachment when applying.

Other Information
This is a 2-year contract appointment with full UC benefits.