Imaging Technician (Microfilm)
University of Oxford, South Marston, Swindon
Imaging Technician (Microfilm)
£26686-£26979
University of Oxford, South Marston, Swindon
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 days ago, 7 Oct | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 9f3944c6f9cb45b1bc8385b298e301c8
Location ref: South Marston, Swindon
Full Job Description
Imaging Services provides research support and fulfils customer orders for digital images of material drawn from the Bodleian Libraries' collections, serving the local and international community. 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, as well as computer equipment and software problems. 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.
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.
As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:
- An excellent contributory pension scheme
- 38 days of annual leave
- A comprehensive range of childcare services
- Family leave schemes
- Cycle loan scheme
- Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans