Sr Photographer Beinecke Library

Overview
The Senior Photographer will report to the Associate Director for Digital Content Services, Digital Special Collections and Access and will work within the Digital Special Collections and Access (DSCA) unit, part of the Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library (BRBL). DSCA provides leadership, services and strategic direction that enables access to digitized and born digital special collections content across Yale Library. This position is part of a cohort of senior photographers within DSCA’s Digital Studio, which produces high‑quality preservation imaging for requests from patrons, exhibitions, and projects. Images are added to Yale Library’s digital preservation and digital access systems for long‑term preservation and online access.

Responsibilities

Serve as a high‑level source of information to Beinecke staff regarding digital photographic and related computer hardware/software techniques.

Complete photographic assignments of 2‑dimensional and 3‑dimensional works using professional digital capture systems to produce high‑quality digital images.

Evaluate technical requirements of complex projects, resolving problems that are not governed by established procedures.

Plan compositions, select appropriate technical approaches, equipment, and accessories to achieve desired results as defined by the project manager.

Use color theory to judge and correct digital scans and proofs of color, contrast, and density compared to original objects or transparencies; apply techniques to modify color, color balance, contrast, and background of photographic images.

Provide high‑quality color and black‑and‑white digital prints using current imaging technology.

Create, duplicate, and manipulate digital media.

Monitor and maintain specialized software applications for capturing, manipulating, and saving images.

Triage and troubleshoot hardware/software problems with vendors, involving the Digital Content Services Librarian when necessary.

Handle and move collections within the studio as needed.

Maintain clear communication with the Digital Content Services Librarian, Digital Metadata Team Lead, and Digital Operations Metadata Specialists regarding project status, issues, and workflow questions.

Perform other related duties as required.

Required Skills and Abilities

Strong collaboration, organizational, customer service, and interpersonal communication skills.

Experience in medium‑format studio photography.

Familiarity with digital capture of two‑dimensional work using a copy stand and three‑dimensional work under studio lighting conditions.

Ability to work accurately in a detailed‑oriented production environment.

Thorough knowledge of color theory related to digital capture and printing.

Preferred Education, Experience and Skills

Demonstrated experience in Art, Art History, Humanities, or special collections.

Experience in color, darkroom, or photographic printing.

BA in photography.

Three or more years’ experience as a photographer in a gallery or library.

Ability to color‑calibrate monitors and create custom profiles.

Application
Candidates must submit a resume, cover letter, and either a link to an online portfolio or work samples demonstrating relevant photographic and/or digitization experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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