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Digital Imaging Coordinator, EBSCO Information Services, Ipswich MA

Posted April 4, 2014

Digital Imaging Coordinator

The Digital Imaging Coordinator is responsible for checking in, preparing, and digitizing material, as well as performing other team tasks as assigned, such as data posting, working with ASCII/Full Text, and assisting the Sr. Coordinator.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and scan issues using appropriate software applications, conforming to productivity rates and quality standards established by the department
  • Perform QC (quality control) process on various scanned materials, using the QC software and conforming to productivity rates and quality standards established by the department
  • Fix scan/image problems according to departmental quality standards
  • Routine maintenance of scanning equipment. Expected to recognize and report any problems with the scanning hardware and software
  • Check-in & label periodicals in a timely manner consistent with department standards for quality and speed
  • Prepare hard copy issues for scanning using industrial cutting machines, conforming to productivity rates and quality standards established by the department
  • Perform checkin related tasks, including but not limited to mail pickup at the post office and mail sorting
  • Work with Editorial processing groups to correct any reported errors or processing difficulties related to issue scripts or shipments
  • Update and maintain daily production information in Editorial’s Time Assistant application
  • This position may require working Saturdays
  • Assist in Digital Archive work, including but not limited to METS/ALTO posting and fixes, title level QA, and vendor invoice auditing
  • Daily data posting
  • Working with ASCII/Full Text processing
  • IQV (Image Quick View) maintenance
  • Supporting Service Issues
  • Assisting the Senior Coordinator and Supervisor with their tasks as necessary
  • Other related duties as assigned

Skills 

Requirements:

  • One year experience in Windows, specifically Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook)
  • Bachelor’s degree or relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Basic analysis and problem solving skills
  • Ability to work in a fast pace environment, and meet department production/quality goals
  • Knowledge of electronic image processing processes within a scanning environment is helpful
  • Detail oriented, organized, flexible and able to work under deadline pressure
  • Be a team player
  • Have a positive attitude
  • Ability to operate a company vehicle. (Subject to motor vehicle background check, must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record)

About EBSCO Information Services: What We Offer

EBSCO Information Services (EBSCO) is the leading provider of resources for libraries worldwide including EBSCONET®, and EBSCOhost®, the world’s premier for-fee online research service. Through a library of tens of thousands of full-text journals and magazines from renowned publishers, EBSCO serves the content needs of all researchers (Academic, Medical, K-12, Public Library, Corporate, Government, etc.). EBSCO is also the provider of EBSCO Discovery Service™ (EDS), which provides institutions with a fast, single search box for its entire collection. EBSCO Information Services is a division of EBSCO Industries Inc., one of the largest privately held companies in the United States.

The EBSCO Information Services headquarters is located in Ipswich, MA along the banks of the Ipswich River. We are just minutes from the MBTA train stop and provide 75% commuter rail reimbursement. EBSCO offers a competitive employee benefits package including Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance, dental insurance, vision, short and long term disability, life insurance, and a retirement savings & profit sharing plan. Considered one of the top places to work in Massachusetts, EBSCO also offers a subsidized cafeteria, free coffee, an on-site fitness center with classes, and tuition reimbursement.

About the Content Management Department

EBSCO’s Content Management department oversees all aspects of the content value stream for licensed and proprietary databases.   Working closely with information providers, we secure digital and print content, convert that content to forms that support production, add indexing, table of contents and abstracting where needed and build the actual databases. Specialized teams for each of these functions work together in a collaborative and dynamic environment.  With a bias for action, a passion for quality, and a focus on continuous enhancement, we are committed to anticipating and exceeding our customers’ needs in everything we do.

EBSCO is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes diversity in the workplace. EOE M/F/H/V

Apply online to #5694.  http://tinyurl.com/nkryo5o

 

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