Position at National Museum of African American History and Culture

Conservation Technician/Digital Imaging Specialist
National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture may be
hiring a contractor to manage object handling, rehousing and digital
imaging services.  The contractor would be responsible for the
following:

    Handling a wide variety of museum collection objects in
    compliance with best museum practices, including moving
    collection objects, unframing, unmatting, reframing, rematting,
    rehousing, and creating custom housing for museum collection
    objects

    Digital scanning and photography

    Using flatbed and overhead scanners and digital cameras to
    create digital images of collections and other materials

    Working in Microsoft Word; Microsoft Excel; a museum collection
    information system, The Museum System (TMS); Adobe Photoshop and
    Bridge; and other image processing and editing software

    Assisting other digital imaging specialists with scanning and
    photography of collection objects, set ups for scanning and
    photography, and object handling

    Processing and editing digital images

    Embedding metadata into digital images and other digital assets
    for the SI Digital Asset Management System (DAMS), TMS, and
    Enterprise Digital Asset Network (EDAN)

    Creating, modifying, or updating records in DAMS and TMS.

    Assisting with management of digital assets

    Working closely with the Museum's collection management,
    curatorial, and digitization staff, contractors, volunteers, and
    interns on the Museum's digitization initiatives

If interested in the contracting position, please send resumes to
feldmanc<-at->si<.>edu

We are gathering a pool of applicants and will be in touch with
those whose resumes indicate they are the best fit for the position.


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