Dear Colleagues,
LAC Group wishes to advertise the following vacancy:
Cataloguer – Film & TV Images
Working hours: Part-time
Job type: Contract
Salary: £1000 per month (approx.)
LAC Group is seeking a dynamic individual to provide the cataloguing and metadata requirements for approximately 2,500 archive images per month, working under low supervision and with considerable latitude for independent judgment. This position is approx. 1Ž2 time for a suitably qualified and proficient appointee. All necessary equipment, software and training will be provided.
Position Duties:
· Perform cataloguing/captioning on digital images, videos, and films;
· Work within defined metadata standards and maintain cataloguing guidelines for digital images, videos, and films;
· Gain knowledge of and provide guidance on the use of various established and evolving metadata schemas for digital image collections;
· Work with the company leadership and clients to improve quality and throughput;
Experience and Qualifications:
Education:
A qualification in Library/Archive/Information Science from an accredited institution and/or a BA in an arts-related field would be preferred.
Experience & Skills:
· Cataloguing or metadata management in a library, museum, or archive setting strongly preferred;
· Handling rare or fragile materials, such as slides, photographs, and film;
· Familiarity with and passion for motion pictures would be an advantage;
· Must have strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills, in addition to being highly organized and able to work as part of a team;
· Computer literacy is a requirement with demonstrated expertise using Excel and Photo Mechanic (or equivalent);
· Knowledge of digital and video image files and formats is preferred.
Location:
The work of scanning the images is to be undertaken at the premises of a leading supplier of document scanning and archiving services in Warwickshire, close to Nuneaton. Preference may be given to an applicant who can carry out the cataloguing at these premises, since access to original materials is necessary. However, since aptitude is ultimately more important than location, it may be possible to move the materials elsewhere.
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LAC Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values diversity in the workplace.
Regards,
Iain Dunbar
General Manager, UK Operations
LAC Group
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