Digital Imaging Technician: Rare Materials & Metadata

The New York Botanical Garden; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a part-time Digital Imaging Technician to create and preserve high-quality digital images of the Mertz Library's collections. You will collaborate with the Conservation Department, Systems Librarian, and the Digital Projects Working Group to support digitization initiatives and produce preservation-quality assets.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in photography or related field, 1–2 years of digital imaging experience, proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Photography or related field or equivalent professional experience.
• 1-2 years of digital imaging experience.
• Experience with copy stands with overhead camera systems, scanners and digital imaging workflows.
• Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Bridge, and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience creating metadata and managing digital assets.
• Ability to learn and use professional capture software.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Capture, process, and deliver high-quality digital images using professional imaging equipment and software.
• Calibrate, maintain, and operate imaging equipment to ensure consistent quality and adherence to standards.
• Handle rare, fragile, and special collections materials according to preservation and conservation best practices.
• Perform image post-processing, including cropping, color correction, and exposure adjustments.
• Create preservation-quality TIFF files and derivative access files.
• Create and maintain technical and descriptive metadata records.
• Apply file naming conventions, metadata standards, and quality control procedures.
• Organize and manage digital assets and storage systems.
• Coordinate imaging workflows, priorities, and production schedules with project stakeholders.
• Maintain production statistics and project documentation.
• Assist with developing and improving digitization workflows and procedures.
• Fulfill imaging requests from internal and external users within established timelines.

Skills

Digital imaging

Attention to detail

Independent work

1-2 years experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photography or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Bridge

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The New York Botanical Garden seeks a part-time Digital Imaging Technician to create and preserve high-quality digital images of the Mertz Library's collections. You will collaborate with the Conservation Department, Systems Librarian, and the Digital Projects Working Group to support digitization initiatives and produce preservation-quality assets.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree or equivalent in photography or related field, 1–2 years of digital imaging experience, proficiency with