[PADG:926] Project Manger, Collections Catalog Duplication - American Museum of Natural History

["Drewes, Jeanne" <drewes@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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>PROJECT MANAGER, COLLECTIONS CATALOG DUPLICATION
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>The American Museum of Natural History seeks a project manager to oversee 
>the day-to-day operation of a grant-funded project to duplicate historical 
>data and information held in the Museum's collection catalogs for purposes 
>of long-term preservation.  The collection catalogs contain close to 
>750,000 primary catalog cards and 130,000 pages in ledgers many of of 
>which only exist in hard copy format within the Museum.  The information 
>contained within these catalogs is vital to the mission of the Museum in 
>that they act to list the objects/specimens in the collection and identify 
>what it is, where it came from and when it was collected.
>The goals of this project are:
>o       Convert the primary catalog records and ledgers into digital images
>o       Transfer digital images to microfilm (COM) for archival storage
>o       Store the microfilm and a copy of the digital images in a secure, 
>off-site location
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>In collaboration with the Project Team, the Project Manager will:
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>o       Develop and monitor the conversion workplan and timeline.
>o       Assist in development of detailed scanning specifications
>o       Identify potential vendors; prepare and evaluate RFPs
>o       Coordinate on site set-up with appropriate museum personnel
>o       Coordinate delivery of materials to scanning area from scientific 
>departments; ensure adequate          security before, during and after 
>scanning
>o       Work with vendor to ensure proper handling of source documents and 
>that digital images meet specification
>o       Monitor throughput and costs; prepare regular reports on project 
>progress
>o       Develop and coordinate post-scanning workflow for digital images 
>post-scanning, including quality control, transfer to COM vendor, transfer 
>to Museum network
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>QUALIFICATIONS
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>REQUIRED:
>ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent experience
>Demonstrated knowledge of digital imaging practices and standards
>Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
>Supervisory or project management experience
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>PREFERRED:
>Ability to develop or implement automated routines to facilitate project tasks
>Knowledge of library preservation issues and experience handling rare and 
>fragile materials
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>Please send letter of interest and CV by April 17th, 2006 to:
>projectmanager@xxxxxxxx
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>--
>Lisa Kronthal
>Conservator of Natural Sciences Collections
>Office of the Associate Dean of Science for Collections
>American Museum of Natural History
>79th Street at Central Park West
>New York, New York 10024
>tel:  212-313-7035
>fax:  212-769-5239
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