[NHCOLL-L:3010] Project Manger, Collections Catalog Duplication - American Museum of Natural History

[Lisa Kronthal]

PROJECT MANAGER, COLLECTIONS CATALOG DUPLICATION

The American Museum of Natural History seeks a project manager to 
oversee the day-to-day operation of a grant-funded project to 
duplicate historical data and information held in the Museum's 
collection catalogs for purposes of long-term preservation.  The 
collection catalogs contain close to 750,000 primary catalog cards 
and 130,000 pages in ledgers many of of which only exist in hard copy 
format within the Museum.  The information contained within these 
catalogs is vital to the mission of the Museum in that they act to 
list the objects/specimens in the collection and identify what it is, 
where it came from and when it was collected. 

The goals of this project are:
o	Convert the primary catalog records and ledgers into digital images
o	Transfer digital images to microfilm (COM) for archival storage
o	Store the microfilm and a copy of the digital images in a 
secure, off-site location

In collaboration with the Project Team, the Project Manager will:

o	Develop and monitor the conversion workplan and timeline.
o	Assist in development of detailed scanning specifications
o	Identify potential vendors; prepare and evaluate RFPs
o	Coordinate on site set-up with appropriate museum personnel
o	Coordinate delivery of materials to scanning area from 
scientific departments; ensure adequate 
	        security before, during and after scanning
o	Work with vendor to ensure proper handling of source 
documents and that digital images meet specification
o	Monitor throughput and costs; prepare regular reports on 
project progress
o	Develop and coordinate post-scanning workflow for digital 
images post-scanning, including quality control, transfer to COM 
vendor, transfer to Museum network

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED:
ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent experience
Demonstrated knowledge of digital imaging practices and standards
Good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Supervisory or project management experience

PREFERRED:
Ability to develop or implement automated routines to facilitate project tasks
Knowledge of library preservation issues and experience handling rare 
and fragile materials

Please send letter of interest and CV by April 17th, 2006 to:
projectmanager at amnh.org

-- 
Lisa Kronthal
Conservator of Natural Sciences Collections
Office of the Associate Dean of Science for Collections
American Museum of Natural History
79th Street at Central Park West
New York, New York 10024
tel:  212-313-7035
fax:  212-769-5239