Scanning Technician The Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary is seeking a part-time technician to perform a variety of tasks scanning in various formats of original and reproduced library materials using flatbed, transparency, and overhead scanners. Responsibility includes creating output files of appropriate type, size, and resolution; applying metadata to digitized files; storing digitized files into the library's image archive. There will be occasional adjusting and color correcting of images using Photoshop and other digitization duties as assigned.
Applicant should have a bachelor's degree in a relate field or equivalent work experience and should be familiar with handing of original documents. Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (preferably Photoshop CS), understanding of image file formats and sizes, strong PC skills and experience with networked Windows environment are essential. Working knowledge of Hebrew is desirable. Hours: 10-15 hours per week. Salary: Hourly salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Conservation Technician The Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary is seeking a part-time conservation technician to perform a variety of tasks under the supervision of the conservators in the care of the Library's special collections. Responsibilities include assisting with rehousing projects, manufacturing protective enclosures, encapsulation, assisting with loans and exhibitions and photo documentation. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree in an art-related field or equivalent work experience and should be familiar with the principles of conservation. Experience working with rare materials in a library or museum setting is highly desirable. Good oral and written communication skills, flexibility and team work are essential. Knowledge of Hebrew is desirable. Hours: 10-15 hours per week. Salary: Hourly salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please send cover letter and resume to: Naomi Steinberger, Director of Library Services, Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. fax: 212-678-8891 or email <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>[EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
