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Posted on behalf of OCLC: Digital Technician OCLC Canada Preservation Service Center-Winnipeg 2nd Shift – 3:30pm – 11:00pm OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc. is a nonprofit, membership, computer library service and research organization dedicated to the public purposes of furthering access to the world's information and reducing information costs. More than 53,000 libraries in 96 countries and territories around the world use OCLC services to locate, acquire, catalog, lend and preserve library materials. Our Canadian operation has an exciting new opportunity at our Winnipeg, Manitoba, location for a Digital Technician. Primary responsibilities include capturing and digitizing images from books, microfilm, photographs and documents for institutions and universities. The candidate must also perform preservation microfilming of rare and valuable materials by operating a micrographic camera and maintaining required production standards in order to fulfill the preservation requirements of the library community and the outside sector. Other responsibilities include using flatbed or planetary scanners and viewing a variety of graphics-related software tools; meeting daily production levels and standards to meet client deadlines; quality assurance of digital images; and the examination of images for completeness and quality of scan. Candidate must understand the basic mechanics and functions of the scanners in order to troubleshoot minor problems, and possess basic understanding of the uses of software such as Scanfix, Image Alchemy, Debabelizer, and Photoshop. The qualified candidate must be able to use Photoshop for touching-up images, and be free to train one week in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Requirements include a high school diploma, along with related work experience; previous photographic, digital or computer graphics preferred. The selected candidate must be computer literate (Experience in Windows 2000, NT or Windows 95 preferred), detail oriented, with the ability to maintain concentration in a repetitive work environment, and must posses good verbal and written communication skills, along with legible handwriting. Candidate must be willing to work flexible/overtime hours as required, and possess the ability to work as part of a team and sit in a stationary position for 2 hours. Experience in a library setting, handling a variety of materials, Library Preservation experience and/or micrographics a plus. OCLC Canada Preservation Service Center offers an excellent benefits package including medical/dental/life insurance and tuition reimbursement. For consideration please complete your employment application online at www.oclc.org, indicating Job Code 01-035, or send your resume with salary requirements via email to [log in to unmask] Mailing address is: OCLC, Corporate Human Resources, 6565 Frantz Road, Dublin, OH 43017-3395. For additional information, please visit the OCLC web site. OCLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.