Project Conservator - Digitisation

Location: Indiana

* Prepare original documents for imaging
* Assess the condition of documents and estimate treatment times
* Make decisions regarding treatments and materials, selecting the most appropriate available or adapting existing processes while adhering to the ICON code of ethics and professional standards
* Carry out treatments and re-housing where necessary
* Work with fragile documents under pressure while maintaining a high level of manual dexterity.
* Manage own workload to meet targets and deadlines
* Keep organised records and maintain project documentation as required
* Provide on-going practical assistance to the scanning team where required
* Work closely with other teams involved in digitization to communicate technical information regarding document condition, document handling, and workflow to internal colleagues and external commercial partners.
* A graduate from a recognised conservation programme with a demonstrable expertise in book, paper or archive conservation or appropriate equivalent work experience
* Experience of working with a range of archival materials, including a wide variety of paper types and parchment
* Knowledge of current conservation practice and ethical standards
* Demonstrable skills in solving complex problems and making decisions with a high degree of professional judgement
* Ability to work effectively both independently and on a team to deliver outcomes to an agreed standard and timetable
* Strong organisational skills and ability to plan and prioritise work while under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines and targets
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Proficiency with IT systems including MS office products and collections management systems
* Experience of project work
* Experience of preparing collections for digitisation
* Experience of collection surveys and condition assessment
* Experience of liaising with internal and external stakeholders
* Experience of working with large data sets
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