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Job Description:
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Position Summary
Reporting to the County Archivist, the Microfilm Technician is part of a team which acquires, preserves and makes accessible the documentary heritage of Simcoe County. As a technical archival specialist, the Microfilm Technician provides enhanced accessibility to archival records and ensures their long-term preservation. This is accomplished by creating microfilm copies of original records, and by creating digital copies of microfilm.
Key Responsibilities
The Microfilm Technician is responsible for the operation and maintenance of photographic equipment used in a high-volume microphotography operation that requires highly accurate reduction and resolution.
Position Requirements
1. Secondary school graduation diploma.
2. Knowledge of database software (DB/TextWorks or other), image editing, and pdf editing software operation preferred.
3. Knowledge of the principles of photography preferred.
4. At least one year in a previous position requiring proficient keyboarding skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Word and Excel software
5. The following experience would be considered an asset:
• Operation of the microfilm camera and associated software.
• Operation of the microfilm scanner and associated software.
• Technical knowledge of the camera and scanner required for minor maintenance and service.
• Knowledge of archival principles and practices, including conservation and preservation, required for the handling of records and the maintenance of Archives’ collections.
• Use of the Inmagic DBTextWorks collections database.
View the job description and submit your application online at www.simcoe.ca/jobs. Emailed resumes will not be accepted.
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