Preservation Imaging Technician at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Overview

The Preservation Imaging Technician exists to assist the Church History Department in its purpose to help God’s children make and keep sacred covenants. The incumbent performs digital imaging services of collection materials for research, archival, exhibition, publication, online access, and preservation, including photography and post production. Supports digitization initiatives, executes production-level digital capture using a variety of hardware, software, and methodologies through routine and repetitive tasks. This is an individual contributor position.

About The Company

Responsibilities

• Scan and/or photograph a variety of materials (e.g., photographs, books, maps) primarily using overhead cameras. Additional scanning or photographic equipment—such as flatbed scanners, film scanners, large-format scanners, or rotary scanners—may be used on a limited basis depending on specific project needs.
• Incumbents apply knowledge of digital capture to document collection objects.
• Performs post-processing tasks of moderate complexity, file preparation, color correction, masking, layering, cropping, and quality control.
• Arranges layout of material s, lighting, and camera equipment to produce high-quality images.
• Prepares and organizes digital files for ingest into digital repositories or deliver to other destinations utilizing file naming and tracking protocols.
• Performs physical assessments, movement tracking, and management of collection materials and keeps accurate technical and workflow documentation.
• Performs post-processing of image files to specifications, organizes completed files in appropriate directories.
• Stays current regarding emerging trends, equipment, and standards.

Requirements

Required:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field
• 1 year experience in digital scanning/photography services preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Able to work for long periods of time in stationary position using computers and equipment
• Basic knowledge of digital capture, digital media, and image manipulation software, camera/scanning equipment
• Basic knowledge of lighting equipment and light-modifying techniques
• Highly collaborative and productive in a team and independent workflow environment
• Ability to articulate ideas clearly (i.e., creative concepts and technical processes)
• Basic knowledge of color theory, digital imaging science , FADGI standards, etc.
• Ability to problem-solve and adapt creatively to produce best possible images
• Ability to lift, handle, and move art objects and fragile materials weighing up to 25 pounds
• Ability to work in an environment with bright lighting from machinery
• Ability to perform repetitive overhead arm movements, including operating imaging machinery and handling materials above shoulder height.
• Must be able to pass a thorough background check.