Job Summary
Although this position will remain posted until filled, applicants are strongly encouraged to apply by end of day on Tuesday, September 3 2024.
Reporting to the Senior Time-based Media Conservator in Media Preservation Services of the Harvard Library, the Film Conservator is responsible for the processing, inspection and preliminary cataloging of new acquisitions and the preparation of outgoing films for the Harvard Film Archive (HFA) and other Harvard Library repositories. Assists in the planning and execution of collection-wide preservation projects for audiovisual materials. Prepares materials and performs archival film scanning. Assists patrons and library colleagues who need to view films.Position Description
Performs accession duties, inspects material, and creates detailed condition reports and preliminary cataloging records for all film items.
Performs film conservation duties for the HFA and other Harvard Library Repositories: re-houses material into archival enclosures; creates film can labels and assigns barcodes; adds countdowns and leaders; obtains footage counts and determines whether a film is missing footage; checks for physical damage; tests for and treats deteriorating acetate films.
Inspects and compares multiple copies of films to determine the best quality print.
Monitors and oversees film preservation supplies.
Prepares material, monitors, and performs archival film scanning for preservation and access.
Assists patrons and library repository colleagues in the viewing of film prints on flatbed viewers in the Film Preservation lab.
Serves on Library Collections Emergency Team.
Contributes to the overall goals of the department as appropriate.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent, preferably in film or media studies.
Minimum of two years handling 35mm and 16mm film in an archival or museum environment.
Demonstrated working knowledge of FIAF standards and recommendations for the storage, handling, and projection of film along with proven knowledge of different video formats.
Demonstrated experience working with a variety of film equipment, including projectors, flat-bed viewers, and hand-powered rewinds.
Additional Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, belonging and antiracism.
Formal training or degree in Film Preservation preferred.
Film projection experience and working knowledge of film cataloging tools preferred.
Knowledge of current film digitization workflows and practices preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to repair and maintain film equipment preferred.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
Experience arranging and processing archival collections.
Experience using FileMaker and other database software to manage metadata.
Experience working with large datasets in Excel and Google sheets.
Experience working with and performing post-digitization quality control and editing of digital files.
Physical Requirements
This position is occasionally required to lift materials weighing up to 40 pounds and navigate heavily loaded rolling hand carts.
Must have the ability to perceive color and work with small and/or sharp tools.
This position requires bending, squatting, stretching, and climbing small step stools when needed to retrieve films and shelve them or pack collections.
Working Conditions
This position is performed fully onsite.
Work location is responsive and subject to change based on business needs. Requests for flexibility will be considered consistent with Harvard University flexwork policies.
The work associated with this position is performed in a library/office setting.
At times may work in basements, attics, warehouses, and other records storage areas.
May interact with collections that may contain dust, mold, or other contaminants.
Benefits
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