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
>>
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