Well that was embarrassing, wasnt it. Have a good week everyone.
JE On Mar 28, 2008, at 10:35 AM, Jeff Evans wrote: > Hi Chris, I wonder if you can indulge me and let me know the salary > or the range that goes with this position. (Stars didnt work for me) > I am not applying, rather redefining my role here and I am seeking > every opportunity to see what peer institutions pay such positions. > Thanks in advance, and have a good weekend. > > JEFF > > Jeffrey Evans > Digital Imaging Specialist > Princeton University Art Museum > 609.258.8579 > > > > On Mar 27, 2008, at 4:39 PM, Edwards, Chris wrote: > >> My apologies for cross posting this announcement... >> >> Yale University's Beinecke Library is seeking a photographer for >> the position of Senior Photographer (Photographer 4). This >> position will work alongside 2 other Photographer 4 level >> professionals in Beinecke's digital photography studio. Any >> interested party must apply through the Yale HR site: >> http://www.yale.edu/hronline/stars/application/external/index.html >> >> To find the position, simply search the site for STARS Req >> ID3807BR. Feel free to forward this information on to those who >> you feel are appropriate or would be interested in such an >> opportunity. Please do not reply to the poster of this message. >> >> >> >> STARS Req ID3807BR >> Department Beinecke Library University >> Generic TitlePhotographer 4 >> Posting Position Title Senior Photographer >> Bargaining Unit L34 Job >> Category Clerical & Technical >> Type of Employment FullTime >> Duration Type RegularSalary >> Grade (Min/Max)E >> Work WeekStandard - 37.5 hrs (M-F, 8:30-5:00) >> Worksite Address 121 Wall St. >> >> General Purpose >> Reporting to and under the supervision of the Digital Imaging >> Production Manager and using various types of modern digital >> capture equipment (e.g., large format digital camera, digital >> Single Lens Reflex camera (SLR), flatbed scanner and film scanner), >> the photographer will capture images from a wide spectrum of >> materials including but not limited to papyrus, medieval and >> renaissance manuscripts, early and contemporary photographs >> (including negatives and slides), modern manuscripts and works on >> paper, rare printed materials, books and artwork. >> >> Essential Duties >> 1. Serve as a high-level source of information to appropriate >> Beinecke staff regarding digital photographic and related computer >> hardware/software techniques. >> 2. Complete photographic assignments of 2-dimensional and 3- >> dimensional works using aforementioned professional digital capture >> systems in order to produce high quality digital images. >> 3. Evaluate the technical requirements of complex projects. Resolve >> problems that are not necessarily governed by established procedures. >> 4. Plan the composition of photographs; select the appropriate >> technical approach, equipment, and accessories to achieve the >> desired results as defined by the project manager. >> 5. Relying on a thorough knowledge of color theory, judge and >> correct digital scans and proof of color, contrast and density when >> compared to original objects or transparencies. Use computer >> accessories and techniques to modify the color, color balance, >> contrast and background of photographic images. >> 6. Relying on a thorough knowledge of color theory, provide high >> quality color and black and white digital prints using current >> imaging technology (e.g. Epson R2400 color/black and white printer). >> 7. Create, duplicate and manipulate digital media. >> 8. From a daily operational standpoint, monitor and maintain >> specialized software applications to capture, manipulate, and save >> images. >> 9. As appropriate during daily operations, work with hardware/ >> software vendors to triage and troubleshoot problems related to >> equipment; immediately involve >> the studio manager if problems threaten production goals. >> 10. Perform additional functions incidental to photographic >> activities that may include the proper handling and movement of >> collections within the studio. >> 11. Maintain clear and open communication with the Digital Imaging >> Production Manager regarding project status, issues and/or problems >> as well as technical and/or workflow questions. >> 12. Perform other related duties as required. >> >> Education and Experience1. Two years related work experience in the >> same job family and a Bachelor's degree in a related field or the >> equivalent combination of experience and education. >> 2. Experience in large format studio photography. >> 3. Must be familiar with digital capture of two-dimensional work >> using a copy stand as well as three-dimensional work under studio >> lighting conditions. >> 4. Thorough knowledge of color theory as it relates to digital >> capture and printing.Additional Education and Experience1. >> >> Preferred: Demonstrated experience in Art, Art History, Humanities, >> or special collections. Experience in either color or darkroom or >> photographic printing. BA in photography. Three or more years >> experience as a photographer in a gallery, or library. Demonstrated >> ability to color calibrate monitors and create custom profiles. >> >> Skills & Abilities >> 1. Excellent organizational skills. >> 2. Ability to work collegially in an interdisciplinary team setting. >> 3. Demonstrated ability to discriminate fine tonal variations and >> color fidelity of the digital reproductions in order to match >> digital surrogates to the originals. >> 4. Must have demonstrated skill in using Mac OS X computers and >> Adobe Photoshop software. >> 5. Must have experience handling photographic materials. >> 6. Demonstrated ability to work accurately in detailed oriented and >> production environment. >> 7. Demonstrated ability to learn and use new scanning technology >> skills. >> 8. The submission of a digital portfolio will be required of >> candidates whose resumes have been referred and reviewed. These >> candidates will be contacted by the hiring supervisor, and an in- >> person interview will be scheduled with those candidates whose >> portfolios have been reviewed and selected. >> 9. References must indicate reliable attendance and punctuality, >> accuracy and attention to detail, diligent performance, the ability >> to organize and prioritize one's own work, and the ability to work >> in a team setting. >> 10. Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background >> check. >> >> Background Check Requirements >> All external candidates for employment will be subject to pre- >> employment screening. All offers are contingent on successful >> completion of a background check. Internal candidates are also >> subject to pre-employment screening for this position. >> >> >> -- >> >> Chris Edwards >> Digital Studio Production Manager >> Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library >> Yale University >> PO Box 208240 >> New Haven, CT 06520-8240 >> Tel: 203.436.4690 Fax:203.432.4047 >> chris.edwards at yale.edu >> http://www.library.yale.edu/beinecke/brblhome.htm >> >> _______________________________________________ >> You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum >> Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) >> >> To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu >> >> To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: >> http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l > > _______________________________________________ > You are currently subscribed to mcn-l, the listserv of the Museum > Computer Network (http://www.mcn.edu) > > To post to this list, send messages to: mcn-l at mcn.edu > > To unsubscribe or change mcn-l delivery options visit: > http://toronto.mediatrope.com/mailman/listinfo/mcn-l
