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.

Looking forward to hearing from you

**Warm Regards,**:

- Proztec Recruitment Team_

Pay: QAR3,000.00 - QAR4,000.00 per month