Fwd: Audio preservationist position

[David Seubert <seubert@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

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> The Louis Armstrong House & Archives has an opening for an audio 
> preservationist. The position description follows. Please excuse any 
> duplicate postings.
>
> For further information, contact Peggy Schein.
>
>  AUDIO PRESERVATIONIST.  The Louis Armstrong House and Archives seeks an 
> audio preservationist who has (1) familiarity with traditional jazz 
> repertoire; (2) a degree or formal training in audio engineering; (3) 
> active membership in professional societies such as AES or ARSC;  (4) 
> professional experience with Sound Forge XP 4.5; (5) previous experience 
> with Microsoft Access.
>
>  SCOPE OF WORK: The Louis Armstrong Archives holds hundreds of rare or 
> unique recordings, many of which were made by Louis Armstrong on his home 
> audio equipment.  The Audio Preservationist is responsible for the 
> copying and cataloging of recordings in the collections of the Louis 
> Armstrong Archives.
>
> DUTIES: (1) Conduct preservation copying of reel-to-reel tapes, acetate 
> discs, transcription discs, and other such recordings in the collections 
> of the Louis Armstrong Archives following accepted archival practice; 
> tasks include but are not limited to repairing splices, filtering noise, 
> checking pitch, and recording preservation copies on 10-inch reels; (2) 
> Identify unlabeled spoken word and musical recordings; (3) Create service 
> copies of recordings in the Louis Armstrong Archives on CDR, analog 
> cassette, or other appropriate medium; (4) Create wave files to be 
> compressed into MP3 files; (5) Work with the Curator of the Louis 
> Armstrong Archives to ensure complete and accurate cataloging of sound 
> recordings; (6) Identify materials following established procedures of the 
> Louis Armstrong Archives; (7) Supervise student assistants, volunteers, or 
> other personnel to assist with preservation copying and cataloging; (8) 
> Recommend the purchase of additional audio equipment; (9) Compose and 
> process bid requests, purchase orders, payment requests or other paperwork 
> required to acquire equipment; (10) Advise the Curator on audio 
> preservation policies and procedures; and (11) other duties as assigned.
>
>  QUALIFICATIONS: (1) high school diploma; (2) at least two years of 
> experience in the preservation of analog recordings;  (3) previous 
> experience working with analog reel-to-reel tape, acetate discs, 
> CDRs,  and wave files (4) ability to lift and move at least twenty-five 
> pounds; (5) good interpersonal skills; and (6) three letters of 
> recommendation.  This can be a part-time position (20 hours per week), or 
> a full-time position (35 hours per week) for the duration of the 
> preservation project.  Based on a 35 hour work week, the project is 
> expected to last for two years.  Salary is $35,500 per year (35 hours per 
> week) or $19.50 per hour (20 hours per week) plus benefits.
>
>  TO APPLY:  Send c.v. and three letters of recommendation to: Peggy 
> Schein, Louis Armstrong House and Archives, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena 
> Blvd., Flushing, NY  11367.  All materials must be received by 5 pm. on 
> December 1, 2001.   The Research Foundation of the City University of New 
> York is an equal opportunity/affirmative action/Americans with 
> Disabilities Act employer.