Digital Position Available

[Sherry Byrne <sbyr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

University of Chicago Library

Digitization Specialist, Preservation Department

The University of Chicago Library invites applications for the position of
Digitization Specialist.  This position, reporting to the Projects
Librarian in
the Preservation Department, manages daily operations of the newly established
Digitization Unit responsible for converting library materials to digital
form.  Digitization activities involve the conversion of a wide variety of
resources in original formats including text, graphics, audio, and video and
incorporate individually selected titles and larger projects.  The
Digitization
Specialist collaborates with Preservation managers, and other staff to develop
and implement conversion services and to support retrospective digitization
projects that form part of the University of Chicago Library?s broader digital
library initiatives.  The Digitization Specialist hires, trains, and
supervises
grant supported and student staff; ensures adherence to relevant industry and
local standards; ensures quality control; contributes to the development of
conversion guidelines and best practices, and to project and program planning;
and manages contracts with commercial vendors.

Requirements:  BA.  Background in photography, digital imaging
technologies, or
equivalent. Demonstrated expertise in the creation and management of digital
information.  Supervisory experience required.  Excellent organizational
skills, ability to establish priorities and achieve goals, plan and direct
workflow, manage a process from design to completion, analyze and solve
problems, and initiate and adapt to change.  Strong oral and written
communication skills, ability to work independently and effectively in a
collaborative setting, demonstrated ability to prepare reports and procedural
documentation.  Sensitivity to the handling issues of library materials. 
Competence in basic computer skills including Windows 97/Windows NT, Microsoft
Office, Adobe Photoshop, and other digital conversion software.  Expertise
with
color calibration and color management systems preferred.

A detailed position description is available on request from
dwheeler@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx  Send resume, cover letter and names of three
references to University of Chicago Library, Personnel Office c/o Diane
Wheeler, 1100 E. 57th Street, Chicago, IL  60637 or FAX to (773) 702-7730.
The
University of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  This new position is
available immediately.  Salary range is $32,330-$54,989.  Resumes will be
reviewed upon receipt.


Sherry Byrne
Preservation Librarian
sbyr@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(773) 702-9313 voice
(773) 702-6623 fax