James Falotico
Summary
Entry-level digital imaging technician with over three years of experience in imaging cultural heritage objects, processing photos, and organizing metadata for electronic filing systems. Recognized for effective problem-solving and communication skills. Seeking to leverage expertise in image archiving and photo processing at your institution.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Library Circulation Assistant
Mark Twain Library Association
Redding, CT
10.2025 - Current
- Supported daily circulation desk operations while delivering strong customer service in a public library environment
- Provided reference and circulation support to patrons by navigating catalog records, holds, and account services
- Utilized the Evergreen integrated library system through Bibliomation to assist patrons in locating and accessing library materials
- Managed the purchasing, cataloging, and collection maintenance of audiobooks and travel materials
- Supervised student pages, assigning tasks, training staff, and ensuring shelving accuracy and workflow efficiency
- Collaborated with library staff to streamline archival workflows and enhance metadata organization practices
- Organized and digitized local history archives, enhancing accessibility and long-term preservation of community records
- Worked alongside the library’s technology coordinator to explore and integrate AI tools into library workflows and services
- Assisted in the development and writing of the library’s AI usage and governance policy
Archives Intern
Mark Twain Library
Redding
07.2025 - Current
- Cataloged and digitized theMark Twain Collection, handling 223 rare books while ensuring preservation and provenance.
- Apply archival best practices in the organization, description, and digital preservation of special collections.
- Digitized and uploaded scans of local news articles, maps, and photographs to Connecticut Digital Archive (CTDA), maintaining high standards for metadata accuracy and image quality.
Spectral Imaging Lab Technician
RIT
Rochester
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Conducted research and developed multispectral imaging systems to improve analysis of cultural heritage artifacts.
- Utilized multispectral imaging systems to analyze and document heritage objects, enhancing preservation efforts.
- Image cultural heritage objects using spectral imaging to reveal hidden or faded text.
- Process images to create visualizations of cultural heritage artifacts.
- Authored research papers for conference presentations, contributing to knowledge in heritage imaging.
- Funded by The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH PR-268783-20).
Digitization Lab Technician
Wallace Library
Rochester
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Captured high-quality images of cultural heritage objects using Phase One Camera and Capture One Imaging environment, supporting archival efforts.
- Created digital surrogates of cultural heritage objects, enhancing preservation and accessibility.
- Managed and developed metadata for library collection, improving organization and retrieval of resources.
- Tested and assisted in the development of Digital Asset Management Systems to improve workflow.
Education
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Simmons
Boston, MA05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Museum Studies
RIT
Rochester, NY01-2024
Skills
- Circulation management
- Library systems management
- Metadata management
- Adobe Photoshop and ArcGIS
- Capture One software and Phase One imaging system
- SilverFast and multispectral imaging
- GoldenThread and Elgato
- Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
- Eagle Scout, Boy Scouts of America, 10/20/19
- Dean's List, College Of Liberal Arts RIT, 2022-2024
Affiliations
- American Alliance of Museums, 2023
- Society for Imaging Science and Technology, 2022
- Connecticut Library Association, 2026
Projects
Digitization of The Billie Wiren Collection
Rochester, NY, 09/01/23
- Orchestrated the digitization of the Billie Wiren Collection with the collection owner.
- Scanned and handled 151 World War II correspondences in the Silver Fast scanning environment. Guided and managed peers through digitization, metadata creation, and asset management.
- Created a database of the Billie Wiren Collection.
Selling War and Buying Patriotism: Propaganda, Posters, and Prose from WWI and WWII Exhibit
Rochester, NY, 01/01/23, 02/01/24
- Curated exhibit from my personal collection of 200 World War I & II posters.
- Fundraised $2,000 for the exhibition.
- Oversaw installation and reception.
Archiving 2023 Conference
Oslo, Norway, 06/19/23, 06/23/23
- Co-authored and published 'Build, Select, Reshuffle: Uncovering Distinct Features of Cultural Heritage Objects with Multispectral Imaging'.
- Presented research to other professionals in the field.
- Attended workshops displaying the use and future of 3D scanning of Cultural Heritage objects.
- https://library.imaging.org/archiving/articles/20/1/38
Attended and presented at Synaxis and Workshops | A Hidden World Revealed: The Palimpsests of Saint Catherine's Monastery on Mount Sinai
Princeton, NJ, 12/01/23
- Guided 30 museum professionals and academics through the spectral imaging process.
- Hosted a workshop on processing spectral images to provide visualizations for collecting institutions.
- Attended lectures focused on the spectral imaging done at Mount Sinai.
Timeline
Library Circulation Assistant
Mark Twain Library Association
10.2025 - Current
Archives Intern
Mark Twain Library
07.2025 - Current
Spectral Imaging Lab Technician
RIT
09.2022 - 05.2024
Digitization Lab Technician
Wallace Library
08.2022 - 05.2024
Master of Science - Library And Information Science
Simmons
Bachelor of Science - Museum Studies
RIT