Sunday, 3 November 2013

Digitization Support Technician - Qatar Foundation

Brief Posting Description



This position will provide experience in the field of Library and its digitization projects. QNL gets various requests to digitize important resources for archiving and preservation purposes. The digitization technician is responsible for digitizing these items (scan, process, OCR and create structural metadata). Some digitized items are used for the World Digital Library partnership and will also be used for the QF/BL Gulf History Project.



Detailed Description



 Scan rare manuscripts, books, maps, newspapers, magazines, photos and microfilms using specialized Scanners as per standards defined by the library.

 Performs image processing on the scanned images such as Colour curve correction, Resolution setting, Image compression settings, image format setting, deskewing, noise removal, etc.

 Visually check the quality of the digitized images by inspecting the colour accuracy, cropping, skewing, toning, legibility, rotation, file format, resolution, sequence and completeness of pages, contrast, brightness etc.

 Perform Optical Character Recognition over the digital images, proofread the OCR output to check the accuracy of the OCR output, correct OCR and create fonts if required.

 Calibrates the scanners and monitors periodically using project predefined techniques.

 Create Structural metadata for digitized items. To assist with other digitization projects and other tasks as assigned

 Handle digitizing items with utmost care to prevent damage during digitization.

 Keep abreast of developments, trends and issues in areas of responsibility

 Participate in team work and committees as needed

 Perform miscellaneous duties and conduct special projects as assigned

 Familiarize, understand and implement QF health, safety, and environment policy, procedures, legal regulations and objectives applicable to areas of responsibility.

 Ensures coordination with HSE department in implementing, monitoring and reviewing of HSE performance to ensure work under his/her control is performed in a safe, healthy and environmentally sound manner.



This position includes, but is not limited to, other duties as required and defined by the scope, purpose, and spirit of the institution and are not always indicative of the title and grade of the position


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Date Posted: 2013-11-03
Job Location: Doha, Qatar
Job Role: Support Services
Company Industry: Community/Social Services/and Nonprofit


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Career Level: Mid Career
Degree: Bachelor's degree / higher diploma


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Digitization Support Technician - Qatar Foundation

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