Please excuse cross-posting. Thanks, Elisa ================================= Digital Imaging Specialist Smith College Imaging Center http://www.smith.edu/hr/career_external_desc.php#PPD
PRIMARY FUNCTION(S): Contribute to the development of a core image collection to support the curriculum at Smith. Provide support for campus-wide pedagogical use of images. Oversee daily operations of image production. Initiate, conduct, and assess imaging instruction. Within the context of the Imaging Center, works as part of a collaborative team of Art Department and Educational Technology Services staff. Serve as a liaison to the College Libraries and Smith College Museum of Art. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Create original cataloging for digital images covering a range of disciplines in the humanities, social sciences, and arts adhering to national metadata standards and best practices; create and maintain authority files using controlled vocabularies and best practices guidelines; coordinate production workflow for digital image data migrations and quality control for all image/data exports to external sources; contribute to development of enhanced access points in image presentation systems and provide guidance on metadata display issues; participate in metadata mapping between local, remote, and personal collections. Supervise and train student assistants in image research, quality control, and pre-cataloging. Provide imaging instruction for faculty, students, and staff, including use of various image presentation tools and systems in workshops and tutorial settings; perform image reference service for Imaging Center patrons and contribute to the enhancement of the reference area and training tools; collaborate with the Art Department and the College Libraries in visual/information literacy programs. Participate in the adoption and implementation of new digital systems and services; assist in development of strategic long-range plans for producing, managing, storing, preserving, and delivering digital image resources; develop related skills (e.g., html, relational databases, xml); maintain awareness of advances in image cataloging, metadata standards, and database technology; advocate for campus-wide utilization of digital resources, and participate in institutional initiatives for access to digital resources. Collaborate with faculty to build collections for digital teaching that reflect current and developing curricular and research needs in assigned subject areas; monitor developments among licensed content providers; identify and evaluate images for inclusion in the database; work with faculty student assistants to develop strategies for acquiring images to support classroom teaching and/or supplement existing collections using personal collection building tools. Participate in the work of the Imaging Center through service on college-wide and Five College committees. Take part in other professional activities, and keep current with emerging practices, methodologies, and technologies. Perform related duties as required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education/Experience: Master?s degree in the visual arts or library and information science preferred. Bachelor?s degree plus three years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Skills: Demonstrated knowledge of imaging applications, metadata standards, and best practices; awareness of new technology and trends and their application for imaging services; ability to take initiative, solve problems and prioritize work effectively; general knowledge of the visual arts and image collection management; reading knowledge of one language in addition to English; excellent oral and written communication skills; Demonstrated ability to work flexibly, independently and collaboratively with colleagues, faculty and students in a rapidly changing service-oriented environment. Review of applications will begin immediately. Forward a resume and cover letter to: Digital Imaging Specialist Search, Smith College, Art Department, Box 2160, 101A Hillyer Hall, Northampton, MA 01063. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer encouraging excellence through diversity. Elisa Lanzi Director, Imaging Center Smith College Dept. of Art Hillyer Hall 22 Elm Street Northampton, MA 01063 VOICE: 413.585.3106 FAX: 413.585.3119 elanzi at email.smith.edu Cataloging Cultural Objects (CCO) Project http://www.vraweb.org/CCOweb/index.html
