[ARSCLIST] Vacancy Announcement

[Lisa Miller <lisa.miller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT 

Audiovisual Specialist (#005613).
Range 1A4. Continuing (100% FTE). 
Hiring salary range: $37,620 - $48,110
Please apply online at
http://jobs.stanford.edu
(search for Req #005613 to retrieve the correct opening).

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University, Stanford,
California, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of
Audiovisual Specialist. The Audiovisual Specialist reports to the
Associate Archivist and is responsible for arrangement, description, and
preservation (65%) and reference and duplication (35%) of sound and
moving image materials in archival holdings of the Hoover
Institution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 
-Create and apply procedures for reformatting, preserving, and cataloging
sound and moving image materials; 
-Manage analog and/or digital preservation reformatting processes with
vendors, including materials preparation, delivery or shipment, tracking,
and log-in upon return; 
-Perform quality control checks on reformatted analog and digital copies
received from vendors and return defective products for re-work;
-Describe collections of sound and moving image materials using word
processing applications, catalog individual sound and moving image
materials using MySQL databases or other computer applications, and
re-house, label, and shelve sound and moving image materials;
-Provide reference service, including assisting and monitoring visitors
using the materials;
-Obtain price quotes from vendors for reproductions of sound and moving
image materials and handle delivery, pickup, and shipping of
materials;
-Communicate with researchers and manage use/licensing agreements and
payments for reproductions, follow copyright laws and policies, and
maintain related documentation;
-Identify sound and moving image materials problems and recommend
solutions, especially in connection with preservation issues;
-Stay abreast of technological developments as they relate to archival
sound and moving image materials, and recommend future needs;
-Assignments may include light paging and re-shelving of archival
materials, and occasional reference desk duty, including on some
Saturdays.

QUALIFICATIONS 
-Undergraduate degree in history, political science, or related field,
and strong knowledge of 20th and 21st century history;
-At least 5 years experience in an audiovisual archive, library, or
similar organization;
-Knowledge of sound, video, and film formats and elements, related
equipment, and related preservation issues and standards;
-Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, discretion, and
initiative, interact with a diverse public, work collegially with
supervisor, peers, and other staff, especially fellow audiovisual
specialist and preservation staff, and exhibit understanding of
importance of public service to both the Hoover Institution and outside
clientele;
-Strong administrative aptitude with excellent record-keeping and
computing skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
digitizing of sound and moving image materials;
-Highly developed organizational skills, with great attention to detail,
and ability to coordinate numerous activities and a high volume of
requests under tight deadlines;
-Excellent written and oral communication skills, including spelling,
grammar, and composition skills for drafting finding aids, proposals, and
correspondence;
-Ability to coordinate information with vendors, researchers, and donors,
and to collaborate with Hoover Fellows, Stanford faculty, and
distinguished visitors;
-Ability to lift 30 lbs., and to handle a fully loaded book truck;
-Possess current California drivers license.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University has a strong
institutional commitment to the principle of diversity.  In that
spirit, we welcome applications from all people, including women, members
of ethnic minorities, and disabled individuals.

Please apply online at
http://jobs.stanford.edu
(search for Req #005613 to retrieve the correct opening).

Submitted by
Lisa K. Miller
Associate Archivist, Hoover Institution
Stanford University
Stanford CA 94305-6010
lisa.miller@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
phone 650-724-2961
fax 650-725-3445
http://www.hoover.org/hila