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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Collections Image Processing Intern: Registration Department/ Photography of Collection Project

Posted September 5, 2014

Fall-Spring 2014-2015
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is currently engaged with a multi-year, cross-departmental cataloging and documentation project of the museums historic art collections with the goal of improving the visitor experience through the enhancement of access to the collection. The Collection Photography Project is part of a suite of the Access to Collection initiatives that will produce varied content for the purposes of object documentation and improved sharing of collection research and data. The incumbent will become a part of a team working between the Registration, Curatorial and Conservation departments to meet the project goals.

The growth of cultural heritage documentation and reformatting activities, due in part to increased demand for collection access and research, has created an emerging field for image data specialists. Knowledge and experience in image processing provides opportunities to future cultural heritage information professionals. Image process is the essential core activity forming the primary data structures for collection access, distribution, accuracy and persistence of data retention.

The intent of this internship is to provide the professional experience and multifaceted exposure to museum digitization, advanced image processing and digital archiving activities for the emerging
information technologist.

The incumbent performs high resolution digital editing, supports repository ingest, contributes to publication and fine art printing, conducts systems profiling and special interest research. Activities involving various museum departments will require openness to collaboration and professional office skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Under the supervision of the Collection Photographer and Manager of Visual Assets: edit, refine, adjust and prepare high-quality electronic files of fine art objects and associated photographic documentation for the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum for a variety of intended uses, such as reproduction on websites or in printed materials.
  • Perform file deposit activities to facilitate image archiving and repository requirements.
  • Works in consultation with the Collections Photographer and project colleagues to maintain image quality and process standardization.
  • Practice quantifiable imaging protocols for output renderings in various media resulting in high quality representation of fine art objects.
  • Assist in post-process editing, color proofing/retouching/processing of digital files.
  • Research and practice industry standards for color managed workflows serving various publication/archiving requirements.
  • Participate in automated customized scripting for file processing and ingest protocols.
  • Collaborate in testing and researching information technology trends.
  • Perform other related collection photography duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience and Skills:

Basic Qualifications: BFA/BSc in Photography/Imaging Science/Information Science or related field; familiarity with professional digital editing software’s, related experience in a museum or library setting. MFA/MLS/MIS preferred.

Additional Qualifications: Familiarity with image editing software’s and/or other relevant graphic arts applications, museum collections software and/or digital asset management; interested in the use of digitization capture software(s), emerging 3D technologies, current museum digitization workflows including FADGI/Metamorfoze guidelines, HTML editing; demonstrated understanding and application of institutional repository delivery structures. Preferred skills with color-correcting files; advanced knowledge of electronic image editing; ability to assimilate and apply advancements in digital imaging technologies; capable of working independently and collaboratively; excellent problem solving and communication skills; strong self-management, time management, project management, and teamwork skills a plus.

Time Commitment:
1-2 days a week for the academic year preferred. Scheduling flexibility possible.

Please forward cover letter and resume by September 30th to:

Registrar’s Office
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston MA 02115

Re: Collection Image Processing Internship

Applicants can also email resume/cover letter to Amanda Venezia, Head Registrar for Collections and Exhibitions, [email protected].

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