Imaging Technician (Microfilm)

Experience Oxfordshire; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted travel

Job summary

Bodleian Libraries in Swindon is seeking a dedicated Imaging Technician to capture, process, archive, and deliver digital images from microfilm. You will work within the Imaging Services team, ensuring technical requirements are met while operating imaging workstations and maintaining precise records in the studio database.

The role requires a recognised Imaging qualification or equivalent experience, strong IT skills, and a proven ability to meet deadlines with meticulous attention to detail

Qualifications

• Recognised qualification in Imaging or equivalent experience.
• Strong IT skills and willingness to learn new software packages.
• Experience in a deadline-driven production environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication.
• Proven track record of delivering accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Capture, process, archive and deliver digital images from microfilm using imaging workstations.
• Maintain accurate records and enter data into the studio database.
• Plan and organise day-to-day work and liaise with colleagues on imaging issues.

Skills

IT skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Imaging qualification

Job description

Location: Collections Storage Facility, Unit 4 Keypoint, Thornhill Road, South Marston, Swindon SN3 4RY

Hours: Full-time

Contract type: Fixed-term (for 18 months)

Grade: Grade 2

THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

About The Role

You will use a range of imaging technologies to capture, process, archive and deliver digital images, primarily of microfilm held within the Bodleian Libraries. You will work as part of the Imaging Services team to produce digital images on a variety of imaging workstations, ensuring the necessary technical requirements are met when setting up and operating equipment.

You will maintain accuracy and care when imaging items, with due regard to their safety and preservation, keep accurate and detailed records, and enter technical and administrative information into the studio database. You will plan and organise your day-to-day work and liaise with colleagues on issues concerning handling and support during scanning and filming.

This is a full-time, fixed-term post for 18 months.

Please note that this role is based at the Collections Storage Facility in Swindon.

About You

You will have a recognised qualification in Imaging or equivalent experience, together with strong IT skills and a willingness to learn new software packages. You will have experience of working within a deadline-driven production environment and excellent attention to detail. You will have excellent communication and team working skills and a proven record of delivering consistent, detailed and accurate results.

What We Offer

Benefits

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days of annual leave
• A comprehensive range of childcare services
• Family leave schemes
• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

More information is available at https://www.ox.ac.uk/about/jobs/life-in-oxford

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave.

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