Digital Imaging Technicians for Cultural Heritage Digitization

The Digital Ark, Corp. (TDAC), a Rhode Island-based digital archiving and digitization firm specializing in preserving and sharing historic and special collections, is partnering with Brown University (BRU) for a large-scale cultural heritage digitization project beginning May 2022. These are paid part-time and full-time positions. The candidates will be part of a team of 4-5 individuals working on this project and will be trained in all aspects of the digitization workflow including metadata, logging, digitizing, post- processing, and quality control. The digitization process involves the ability to maintain a high level of organization without compromising efficiency and speed, the ability to quickly learn new software and equipment, and a sharp eye for detail and digital image quality. Requirements: \\- Keen attention to detail and ability to multi-task \\- Ability to learn new software quickly and creatively problem solve on the fly \\- Excellent organizational skills and time-management skills \\- Previous scanning or digital photography experience, either through recent education or work experience \\- Computer experience and familiarity with Mac OS and/or Windows PC Preferred: \\- Background or familiarity with digital photography equipment and software such as Adobe Lightroom and Capture One \\- Experience working with spreadsheets (Excel, Numbers, CSV, Google Sheets, etc.)