[MCN-L] house hunting
Hi Chris I have been so busy this past week I completely forgot to look for those papers to send you. I'll do it this week. We made an offer on a heavy duty fixer upper... Hopefully we will know soon. Tons of work to do but it has a lovely view of the mountains and the city. Susan Cole Digital Photographer Digital Imaging Dept Seattle Art Museum 206.654.3159 -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Chris Edwards Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 8:33 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] Department name question. The department our studio falls under is Technology and Digital Assets. It contains IT - "Technology", and the digital studio - "Digital Assets". We are referred to as just the digital studio. The department head is Head of Technology and Digital Assets The manager of the studio is Digital Studio Production Manager Our studio employs 3 "Senior Photographers" and has 2 Digital Catalog Librarians attached (though working for another department) Chris Edwards Digital Studio Production Manager Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library Yale University 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
[MCN-L] [ITS-SENDERBASE] Re: Department name question.
Ha ha Tim. I still do. Susan Cole Digital Photographer Digital Imaging Dept Seattle Art Museum 206.654.3159 -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Tim Atherton Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2008 3:23 PM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: Re: [MCN-L] [ITS-SENDERBASE] Re: Department name question. > Non-management positions include: > > Assistant Collections Photographer (primarily copystand work) > Collections Photographer (images all collection works and installation > views) > Senior Collections Photographer (exceptional quality and > productivity. Most > difficult assignments) > [All photographers do their own color corrections.] > Production Assistant (bit of a misnomer, really more an Admin > Assistant. > Clerical and bookkeeping work including POs, vouchers, end of month > reports, > organization of incoming jobs, etc.) > Digital Imaging Technician: archiving of daily image production, > reformatting, migration, metadata check. > Senior Archiving Technician: another misnomer needing re-titling: > performs > flatbed scanning and color correction of archival materilas (non- > permanent > collection). > Senior Digital Image Archivist: Our DAM gatekeeper. researches > metadata > standards, works with IT to organize and maintain DAM folder > structure, vets > image submissions for internal standards compliance. Serves as > liaison to > our outside Rights and Repro agencies. Damn - last place I worked I used to do all those - apart from the book keeping... :-) tim a > ___ 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
[MCN-L] Job Opening - Museum Photographer
Apologies for cross posting of this position- The Seattle Art Museum's Digital Imaging dept is pleased to announce an opening for an experienced museum photographer. For further details or to apply for the position please go to http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/jobs/ Also please feel free to contact me directly for more information on the position. Susan Cole Senior Digital Imaging Photographer Digital Imaging Dept Seattle Art Museum 206.654.3159 JOB POSTING PHOTOGRAPHER OVERVIEW: Provide digital photographic documentation for SAM's collection and exhibitions. Photograph 2D and 3D objects of varying sizes and surfaces. Color correct and process images at the established museum and UPDIG standards. FLSA STATUS: Exempt REPORTS TO: Senior Photographer of the Digital Imaging Department ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Provide digital documentation of the Museum's art collection for publication. 2. Plan composition and lighting of captures to meet museum standards and assignment objectives. 3. Process digital imaging files for color accuracy, contrast and density. Format images to derivatives for TMS database and eMuseum. 4. Coordinate shooting schedule with Senior Photographer on behalf of outside constituents, publications and departmental requests. Consult with cross-departmental co-workers for information for gallery projects and other assignments. 5. Provide on-going architectural and art installation documentation in digital format. 6. Calibrate and profile studio equipment including cameras, printers, and monitors. Maintain photographic equipment in accordance with department policies. Advise and assist other staff members in use of digital cameras. 7. Research advancements in digital technology for art documentation and image storage to maintain industry best practices. 8. May handle art objects and perform additional duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Minimum four (4) years art photography experience in a cultural heritage institutional studio setting. 2. Bachelor's degree in photography and/or equivalent course work in museum studies, art history, or fine arts. 3. Experience with close attention to detail, in high end digital camera systems such as Phase One and equipment in large and medium format, and studio set ups including electronic strobe, continuous lighting, etc. 4. Extensive digital color correction skills using Macintosh platform computers, Photoshop CS2/CS3, and digital processing software such as Capture One. 5. Knowledge of professional development and advancements in digital and electronic technology for museum based studio photography. 6. Experience with museum based databases such as The Museum System (TMS). 7. Excellent interpersonal and oral & written communications skills. 8. Demonstrated proficiency and accuracy in using MS Office products, including Word, Excel, Outlook and other programs. 9. Ability to be flexible and work well independently as well as a part of a small team. 10. Ability to work confidentially with donors, members, the public, and co-workers in a professional manner. WORKING CONDITIONS: Work areas include indoor and outdoor, Museum galleries, warehouses, and closed basement studio environments with light background noise. Some confined or non HVAC environments. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Vision: 20/20 or corrected vision close 20/20 and color vision (red, green, and blue) are necessary to effectively use the monitors, cameras, and printed materials. Ability to focus and discern subtle gradations of gray and color. Speaking/Hearing: Ability to communicate with the public, vendors and co-workers by telephone, online and in person. Lifting/Carrying/Pushing/Pulling: Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds when carrying or positioning equipment and other objects. Reaching/Handling: Excellent manual dexterity for handling artwork and for computer keyboard use, and the ability to retrieve and skillfully work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies. Climbing/Balancing: Ability to climb and balance when carrying equipment. The Seattle Art Museum will consider reasonable accommodations for those applicants with disabilities who may need a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential functions/duties. Please contact the Human Resource Department for additional information.
[MCN-L] Photo job at Beinecke
Jeff A great resource for salaries is AAM's annual salary survey. Check online, or contact me directly and I can drop a copy of the photog's page in the mail for you. Susan Cole Digital Photographer Digital Imaging Dept Seattle Art Museum 206.654.3159 -Original Message- From: mcn-l-bounces at mcn.edu [mailto:mcn-l-boun...@mcn.edu] On Behalf Of Jeff Evans Sent: Friday, March 28, 2008 7:36 AM To: Museum Computer Network Listserv Subject: [MCN-L] Photo job at Beinecke 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
