Digitization Specialist

DAR AL RAQMANA FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The Digitization Specialist will be responsible for the full lifecycle of the digitization process, including:

• Preparation and Handling:

  • Carefully prepare and handle fragile, rare, or complex physical materials (books, maps, manuscripts, audio-visual content) for digitization, adhering strictly to conservation and preservation best practices.

  • Assess the condition of materials and recommend appropriate handling or stabilization methods.

• Digital Image Capture:

  • Operate and maintain a variety of high-end scanning equipment (overhead, V-shape, flatbed, large format scanners) and specialized digital cameras.

  • Execute high-quality digital capture, ensuring compliance with international standards such as FADGI (or equivalent quality metrics).

  • Perform essential post-processing using tools like Photoshop or specialized imaging software to optimize image quality while maintaining authenticity.

• Workflow and Quality Control (QC):

  • Implement and manage efficient digitization workflows for massive-scale production, ensuring high productivity rates.

  • Conduct rigorous Quality Assurance (QA) checks at both the page level and item level to verify image quality, resolution, orientation, and file naming protocols.

  • Troubleshoot equipment and software issues related to the digital capture process.

• Metadata and Digital Repository:

  • Work with cataloging staff to create, enrich, and apply descriptive, structural, and technical metadata (e.g., following MARC or Dublin Core standards).

  • Ensure all digital assets meet long-term preservation and digital repository ingest requirements.

  • Assist in the testing and deployment of digital repository platforms (browsing, searching, and long-term storage).