[WEB4LIB] Scanning technician (2 positions)

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     THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY
     Position Open: Library Technical Assistant IV (2 positions)
     The Research Libraries/NYPL Digital Library Program/Digital Imaging 
     Unit
     
     Eligibility Requirements: Bachelor's degree and substantial relevant 
     experience in a research library or similar institution; or an 
     equivalent combination of education and experience. Successfully 
     demonstrated working knowledge of information technologies associated 
     with digitizing books, documents and visual materials including 
     experience with at least one image editing software program. Working 
     knowledge of practices and procedures for copy photography. 
     Demonstrated knowledge of Windows 95/98 and/or Windows NT, the 
     worldwide web, web browsers and HTML. Demonstrated understanding of 
     bibliographic control issues within a large research library 
     environment preferred. Knowledge of library preservation issues and 
     successfully demonstrated experience handling rare and fragile 
     materials preferred. 
     
     General Description: Under the supervision of the Head of the Digital 
     Imaging Unit, performs digital capture of textual and visual materials 
     following specifications supplied by the Head. Assists with material 
     preparation, quality control, documentation and workflow. Coordinates 
     with departmental managers in implementation of digital capture 
     projects. Assists in the receiving and returning of materials to and 
     from collection units. Processes and prepares digital files for 
     archiving, printing and access purposes. Performs related duties as 
     needed.
     
     Available: Immediately
     Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Evenings and Saturdays as 
     required. 
     Schedule subject to change.
     
     Salary: $29,024 
     
     Please send resume and cover letter to:
     
     The New York Public Library
     Human Resources Department-NBT4DIG
     188 Madison Avenue, 5th Floor
     New York, NY 10016-4314
     Or email: hrd at nypl.org
     
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