F/T (temp) - Inventory Assistants - NYC/NJ

Inventory Assistants

AVPS is seeking Inventory Assistants in New York City and Trenton, New Jersey to assist in the inventory of a large video collection housed in Trenton. There are currently two Assistant roles available:

 

Imaging Assistant

This position will be full time for approximately 10-12 weeks beginning in mid-November in Trenton, New Jersey. Imaging Assistants will work onsite at the storage location capturing high quality visual documentation of video assets. The work will involve repetitive, ordered actions and standing for extended periods. There will be a degree of lifting, bending, reaching, squatting, and potentially climbing ladders.

Successful candidates must:

-       Be familiar with basic concepts and processes of digital photography, including focus, framing, changing camera settings, flash card management, and image review.

-       Be able to learn how to distinguish among various video formats.

-       Be able to understand and follow detailed process instructions.

-       Be able to work efficiently and with attention to output.

-       Be comfortable with repetitive and physically active labor.

-       Be punctual, reliable, and able to commit to full time work the length of the project.

An interest in broadcasting, New Jersey history, photography, and/or media archiving are a benefit.

 

Cataloging Assistant

This position will be full time for approximately 14-16 weeks beginning in December in New York City. Cataloging Assistants will work at an office location in Manhattan or Brooklyn creating electronic inventory records of video assets. The work will involve repetitive computer-based work and extended periods of sitting and typing. Interviewees will be asked to complete and pass a video format identification test as a pre-requisite to being hired.

Successful candidates must:

-       Be able to correctly identify various video formats by sight.

-       Be able to understand and discern various aspects of broadcast programming creation and distribution, including content types, title types and conventions, and conventions of videography and video editing.

-       Be familiar with the core concepts of cataloging – including controlled vocabularies, field types, regulated syntax, etc. – and be able to implement those concepts as directed.

-       Be familiar with basic data entry, image manipulation (zoom, rotate, contrast), and the use of key commands.

-       Be able to work with web-based asset and record management software.

-       Be able to understand and follow detailed process instructions.

-       Be able to work efficiently and with attention to output.

-       Be comfortable with repetitive labor.

-       Be punctual, reliable, and able to commit to full time work the length of the project.

An interest in broadcasting, New Jersey history, and/or media archiving are a benefit.

 

To apply, email a PDF copy of your resume and cover letter to josh@avpreserve.com. In the subject line enter either “Imaging Assistant” or “Cataloging Assistant” to specify which position you are applying for. No phone calls.

AudioVisual Preservation Solutions is a media preservation and information management consulting firm working with organizations across broadcasting, education, government, business, and beyond. AVPS helps our clients achieve capabilities to manage the lifecycle of legacy and digital assets, from creation to digitization, migration, and longterm usability of media and institutional data.

www.avpreserve.com

F/T(assignment) - Digital Asset Mgmt Content Mgr - NJ

Digital Asset Management (DAM) Content Manager

Founded in 1994, Earley & Associates is a highly-regarded Information
Management (IM) consulting company specializing in knowledge/content
management strategy, taxonomy, search integration and information
architecture. We work with companies in a broad range of industries
including retail, high-tech, life sciences, manufacturing, non profit,
and government. Our continued growth has created a new job opportunity
for a DAM Content Consultant. If you want a career in a fast-paced
consulting environment, this might be the right job for you.
 
As part of the Earley & Associates team, you will work with our clients
in multiple roles that incorporate your skills. Your initial role will
be a minimum of six months (with a possible extension to 12 months)
onsite at a client's location (Ethicon) in Somerville, NJ. In this role,
you will be an archivist responsible for the retrospective analysis,
organization, accessibility and preservation of digital promotional
assets in a Digital Asset Management System (DAM). You will also be
responsible for managing company standards and methods including
architectural alignment, taxonomy and metadata for efficient search,
retrieval and distribution of company assets.  In addition, you will
work to align with key Global Education Solutions teams (Professional
Education, Marketing Mastery and Sales Learning and Development) to
ensure curriculum content is properly stored and tagged for easy search
and distribution. You will build alignment to taxonomy models that can
be utilized globally.  Once this role ends, you will be part of our
regular consulting staff, able to work out of your home office when not
at a client's site

Responsibilities:
Provide prospective analysis and support for the development of a second
generation DAM deployment
Participate in evaluating key stakeholder needs for asset utilization
and search
Contribute to the establishment of data architecture and taxonomy models
with internal and external stakeholders
Assist in the establishment and management of a file naming structure
Assist in aligning metadata models from a legacy system to the future
DAM
Provide retrospective support to a legacy DAM with the objective of
improving search capabilities
Leverage key learning's of prospective analysis to improve existing
search capabilities
Content analysis and classification of existing DAM assets with content
owners
Retrospective data tagging
Ensure that the correct file types are available in the digital asset
library for all distribution points or that proper transcoding
capabilities are available (current and future state)
Establish migration and obsolescence plan for all DAM content
Partner with DAM Administrator for asset migration and testing
Train key stakeholders on DAM naming convention, metadata and taxonomy
Maintain data integrity against established taxonomy and metadata models

Qualifications:
College degree desired; Master's degree in Library Science preferred
Business experience (1-2 years with MILS, 3-5 without) with experience
in DAM
Deep understanding of Metadata, Taxonomy, Data Architecture and Search
Familiar with Metadata standards such as Dublin Core Metadata Initiative
(DCMI) or Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS)
Strong computer skills a must (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, CSV,
XML)
Cross functional team experience highly desired
Deep understanding of compliant business practices
Ability to collaborate and work in a matrixed organization supporting
multiple stakeholders
Ability to work independently with clear guidance
Organizational and time management skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work well in a fast paced environment
Problem solving/resolution and cross functional influencing skills
Customer focus and detail-oriented
Must be team player, goal driven and a problem-solver

Benefits:
We value our employees' time and efforts. Our commitment to your success
is enhanced by our competitive salary depending on experience, in
addition to:
Paid time off
Work from home arrangement when not required to work onsite
Medical benefits
401(k)
Employee Assistance Program through Optum Care 24

Future growth opportunities!
We work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees,
where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a
collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged
to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning and culture.

If you enjoy working with a highly-regarded company and being in a
fast-paced, team-focused environment, your opportunity is knocking

To Apply:
To respond to this opportunity, please go to:
http://ejob.bz/ATS/jb.do?reqGK=643489&refresh=true

F/T - Sr Assistant Librarian - Downstate Medical Ctr/Bklyn NY

Downstate Medical Center
Medical Research Library
SUNY, Brooklyn, NY
Senior Assistant Librarian
Local Title: Clinical Informationist
Salary Range: $45,101 - $99,136
 Application Deadline: Oct 31, 2012

Responsibilities:
   The Clinical Informationist performs scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment and in accordance with tenure and promotion criteria.
   Provide reference and expert searching services to support translational research, clinical practice, and medical education. Prepare subject bibliographies and maintains Internet resource pages.
   Keep abreast of the best reference and research resources related to integrative and clinical research and evidence-based medicine.
   Facilitate the integration of information resources to support diagnosis and treatment decisions through participation in patient rounds,clinical discussions, hospital information system design, and grand rounds as assigned.
   Provide point of need database mini-clinics and other information resources instruction for clinicians, nurses, researchers, residents and students.
   Consult with colleagues in the Evidence in Practice Information Center regarding evidence-based instruction for health science students.
   Provide research assistance to investigators preparing clinical research protocols/IRB submissions and searching for grant opportunities.
   Select and evaluate subject based materials related to translational research/medicine and evidence-based practice.
   Participate in planning, policy formation and departmental decision making relating to health science services, collections and new technologies.
   Participate in supporting the library in creating and providing clinical information resources to the curriculum.  Participate and work with all personnel involved in Consumer Health.
   Perform scholarly research and provides service at the institutional and professional levels as related to assignment in accordance with tenure and promotion criteria.

Requirements:
Masters degree in library science from an ALA accredited library school, or equivalent advanced degree in a life or health science field.
   At least 5 years or relevant professional experience serving a similar client population including working in an academic health science library, performing research, searching grant-related databases, web-based instructional tools, and mobile applications relevant to health sciences or information sciences.
   Strong commitment to client-focused service. Understanding of and enthusiasm for translational medicine and evidence based practice.
   Expert search skills including experience searching PubMed, Embase, Web of Knowledge, CINAHL, and evidence based medicine resources. Build relationships with department chairs, college deans, bench researchers and clinicians through proactive participation in clinical librarian and other Informationist programs.
   Skills in suggesting and creating special projects and program to further the effective use of biomedical information resources throughout the medical center.
   Proven ability to develop education and training in informatics and research tools.
   Demonstrated ability to partner with other library staff, clinical informationists, clinical faculty and hospital personnel to increase information access in the electronic health/medical record, medical education and research on clinical information.
   Knowledge of and enthusiasm for the integration of new technologies, including mobile technology, into the delivery of information services.  Ability to work effectively with all levels of library client-faculty, researchers, clinicians, students (professional, graduate and undergraduate), administrators and staff.
   Ability to communicate effectively, both oral and written(Samples Required).
   Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a rapidly changing environment. Interest in contributing to the profession via research, publication, presentation, and service. 

To Apply:
Provide cover letter, full curricula vita and three(3) writing samples to:
Donald Lemke
Library Administrator
The Medical Research Library of Brooklyn
450 Clarkson Avenue, Box 14
Brooklyn, NY 11203
e-mail: lemked@hscbklyn.edu