Michael J. Bennett Email & Phone Number

Mansfield, Ct, Us

Storrs, Connecticut

Manager of digital conversion and conservation operations for the University of Connecticut Library. Supervises Conservator, Digital Imaging Technician, and collaborates with curatorial staff to develop and implement ongoing conversion services including pre-capture assessment and treatments of fragile materials, overall still imaging workflows, technical specifications of digital format use, file naming structures, and quality assurance/quality control procedures in compliance with current… Show more Manager of digital conversion and conservation operations for the University of Connecticut Library. Supervises Conservator, Digital Imaging Technician, and collaborates with curatorial staff to develop and implement ongoing conversion services including pre-capture assessment and treatments of fragile materials, overall still imaging workflows, technical specifications of digital format use, file naming structures, and quality assurance/quality control procedures in compliance with current international standards. Designer and supervisor of digital imaging studio that employs 1 FTE and 5 PTE photographers in the conversion of oversized maps, artwork, manuscripts, photographs, transparent media, rare books and bound monographs. Responsible for device calibration and characterization, and the overall color management, maintenance and continuous upgrading of studio equipment and software to best sustain high quality imaging and throughput. Show less

Storrs, Ct Usa

Managed digital conversion operations for the University of Connecticut Library's Archives and Special Collections. Collaborated with conservation lab and curatorial staff to develop and implement ongoing conversion services including pre-capture assessment and treatments of fragile materials, overall still imaging workflows, technical specifications of digital format use, file naming structures, and quality assurance/quality control procedures in compliance with current international… Show more Managed digital conversion operations for the University of Connecticut Library's Archives and Special Collections. Collaborated with conservation lab and curatorial staff to develop and implement ongoing conversion services including pre-capture assessment and treatments of fragile materials, overall still imaging workflows, technical specifications of digital format use, file naming structures, and quality assurance/quality control procedures in compliance with current international standards. Designed and supervised digital imaging studio that employed 6 PTE photographers in the conversion of oversized maps, artwork, manuscripts, photographs, transparent media, rare books and bound monographs. Was responsible for device calibration and characterization, and the overall color management, maintenance and continuous upgrading of studio equipment and software to best sustain high quality imaging and throughput. Show less

Storrs, Ct Usa

Responsible for managing digital conversion operations that preserve and improve access to the University of Connecticut's library and archival collections. As Institutional Repository Coordinator, oversaw the day-to-day management, public education, marketing and promotion, and long-term planning for UConn's institutional repository (IR).

New Braintree, Ma Usa

Creator of Tundra Graphics online photography gallery and blog . Short story writer, essayist, and book critic for such publications as Worcester Magazine, and Global Soccer Magazine.

Washington Dc-Baltimore Area

Served as juror for IS&T's various journal article and service awards.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Refereed conference paper proposals & assisted in developing final program schedule.

Lisbon Area, Portugal

Refereed conference paper proposals & assisted in developing final program schedule.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Refereed conference paper proposals & assisted in developing final program schedule.

Riga, Latvia

Refereed conference paper proposals & assisted in developing final program schedule.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Refereed conference paper proposals & assisted in developing final program schedule.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Refereed conference paper proposals & assisted in developing final program schedule.

Worcester, Ma Usa

Administrator of all design and delivery aspects of multi-type, automated library network’s online public access offerings. Manager of Digital Treasures digital library repository, network’s online public access catalog, and website. In charge of 2 professional FTE’s including Digital Initiatives Librarian.

Worcester, Ma Usa

Original project architect and manager of Digital Treasures digital library repository. Manager and re-designer (summer 2007) of C/W MARS online public access catalog.

Worcester, Ma Usa

Circulation trainer and consultant for 140+ member automated library network. Responsible for the production of network-wide circulation statistics, network transfer statistics and associated documentation.

Greater Boston Area

Served as Executive Committee member for the Digital Commonwealth, a portal to the rich cultural heritage held in museums, historical societies, colleges, libraries and other cultural repositories in Massachusetts. Digital Commonwealth was initially funded by a federal Library Services and Technology Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The project was led by the Boston Public Library. Portal designed was… Show more Served as Executive Committee member for the Digital Commonwealth, a portal to the rich cultural heritage held in museums, historical societies, colleges, libraries and other cultural repositories in Massachusetts. Digital Commonwealth was initially funded by a federal Library Services and Technology Grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. The project was led by the Boston Public Library. Portal designed was accomplished in collaboration with SourceLab. Show less

Mlis, Library And Information Science

B.A., Zoology

Graduated with Honors in Zoology, specialization in Avian Ecology