Coordinator, Digital Image
Archive Project
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
The Nova Scotia College of
Art and Design invites applications from qualified individuals for a
6-month term position as Coordinator of the Digital Image
Archive Project. The term of the position is from June to December
2002.
The purpose of the project is to create a digital image database for the
College’s collection of slides of student, faculty and visiting artists’
work, as well as works from the College’s Permanent Collection. The
Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the project, from
researching and deciding on the appropriate technology for scanning and
recording the images to developing the database infrastructure.
Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be a recent graduate in Master in Library
Science with a strong emphasis on computer systems, database
management, and web design. S/he may also be a graduate of a Computer
Science or Information Technology program. Strong computer skills
and knowledge of digital technology are mandatory.
A major part of the project consists of developing the database with an
accompanying on-line catalogue, incorporating multiple search options.
Thorough knowledge of database design and construction will be necessary
requirements. The ideal candidate will also have some understanding of
graphic design and visual communication.
The Coordinator will be working in cooperation with a number of
individuals throughout the College and will need to be able to balance
priorities and consider differing needs. S/he will be able to work
independently with a minimum of supervision; will be able to coordinate
his/her own work schedule, meet deadlines, make reports, and communicate
well with all participants in the project.
The Digital Image Archive Project is funded under the Young Canada
Works in Science and Technology Program. Candidates must be under the
age of 30 and must not have been previously hired under another
internship program that is funded under the Government of Canada’s Youth
Employment Strategy. Eligible candidates are encouraged to list their
résumés on Campus WorkLink
(http://www.campus-worklink.com/).
The salary is $12.00 per hour for 26 weeks with a projected start date of
24 June 2002.
Please submit your application with résumé by 14 June 2002
to:
Ilga Leja
Director of Library Services
Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
5163 Duke Street, Halifax, Nova Scotia B3J 3J6
Tel. (902)494-8181
Fax: (902)425-1978
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