Digitization

Digitization

Hello,
Greetings from Proztec Qatar! I hope everything goes well in the end.

We are excited to extend a job opportunity to you for the position of Digitization. Below is the job description outlining the responsibilities and qualifications for the role:

Position Summary

• The Digitization Specialist is responsible for converting rare and fragile analog materials—such as manuscripts, books, photographs, maps, newspapers, microfilms, and audiovisual materials—into high-quality digital formats. This role ensures that all digitization activities meet international quality standards and supports the institution’s mission to preserve and provide access to its collections.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate, calibrate, and maintain high-end digitization equipment (e.g., Zeutschel OS 14000, DT BC-100 Scanner, i2S SupraScan Quartz A0 HD, Phase One Camera IQ180, Hasselblad X5000, COPIBOOK V-Shape).
• Digitize 2D materials while ensuring safe handling of rare and fragile items.
• Perform image processing (color correction, cropping, deskewing, toning, rotation, resolution checks, etc.) using tools such as Adobe Photoshop, ACDSee, ScanFix.
• Conduct quality control (QC) reviews before and after image processing using tools such as iQ-Analyzer to ensure compliance with standards (FADGI, Metamorfoze, International Organization for Standardization — ISO 19264-1:2021).
• Execute Optical Character Recognition (OCR) on digitized materials using ABBYY FineReader, Sakhr OCR, etc.; proofread and correct OCR output for accuracy, including Arabic text when needed.
• Generate and embed structural metadata for digitized items.
• Package final digital assets for long-term storage and access.
• Collaborate with team members and participate in departmental projects, meetings, and committees.
• Stay updated with emerging digitization technologies and best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Library & Information Science, Archival Studies, Digital Preservation, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of practical experience in digitization or digital archiving.
• Technical proficiency in operating and maintaining digitization equipment and workflow systems.
• Strong knowledge of color management, image formats, image processing, and OCR technologies.
• Familiarity with international digitization standards (FADGI, Metamorfoze, International Organization for Standardization).
• Proficiency with relevant software (Adobe Photoshop, ACDSee, ScanFix, ABBYY FineReader, Microsoft Office).
• Ability to handle delicate historical materials with care.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills in English; Arabic proficiency is an advantage (especially for OCR work).
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a diverse team environment.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and learning new technologies.

How to Apply:

If you are interested and good at proceeding, kindly share your CV in Word format along with the following details:

• Name
• Nationality
• Total Experience
• Relevant Experience
• Current Location
• Visa Status
• Current Salary
• Expected Salary
• Notice Period

About Proztec:
Proz Technologies (PROZTEC) is a leading specialist and reputed firm in Information and Communications Technology (ICT) with a headcount of 300+ employees based in Doha, Qatar (a tax-free country). We are excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our team.

Please share your resume at your earliest convenience at recruitment@proztec.com.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Warm Regards,
Proztec Recruitment Team

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: QAR3,000.00 - QAR4,000.00 per month