[ARSCLIST] job announvement

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> Subject: Announcement for Manager of Recorded Media
>
> The Center for Popular Music at Middle Tennessee State University in
> Murfreesboro, Tennessee is seeking a Manager of Recorded Media. The
> position advertisement is included below. Please note that the
applications
> should be mailed to the MTSU Employment Office.
>
>
>
> MANAGER, RECORDED MEDIA COLLECTIONS
> Center for Popular Music, Middle Tennessee State University
>
> POSITION #:  006060  REQ. #P2919
>
> RESPONSIBILITIES:  The Manager of Recorded Media works under the
supervision
> of the Center's Coordinator of Research Collections in
> overseeing the organization, development, preservation, maintenance, and
use
> of the Center's holdings of recorded [primarily audio] media.  The
> Center's library and archive is recognized as one of the leading
> institutional popular music collections in the U.S.; its audio collections
> presently
> consist of 160,000 commercial sound recordings in all historical formats,
> and hundred of hours of manuscript recordings.
>
> Specific duties include:  Operating the Center's audio restoration
> laboratory to carry out the Center's own preservation needs and to serve a
> wide
> range of patrons and requests (from making reference-quality dubs for
> research to re-mastering for commercial CD release or broadcast);
> developing and executing audio preservation plans and policies for the
> Center; developing original audio outreach projects such as radio shows
> and CD releases; engaging in field/location recording; providing reference
> assistance to a wide range of patrons; supervising the work of one
> student assistant; assisting with general operations of the Center; other
> duties as may be assigned.
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor's degree in appropriate field.  Two years
relevant
> professional experience.  Graduate degree in audio engineering,
> library science, archival work, or other relevant field desirable.
>
> ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:  Experience working with sound
> recordings in an archival setting and knowledge of specialized
> equipment used for preservation work including turntables, phonographic
> styli, restoration pre-amps, equalization and filtering devices, disc and
> tape cleaning equipment, etc.  Knowledge of historic audio formats
including
> commercial 78 rpm discs, instantaneous discs, and magnetic tape,
> and knowledge of proper preservation practices for them.  Knowledge of the
> recommended practices and guidelines for archival restoration and
> transfer of sound recordings, including digital formats.  Strong knowledge
> of American popular music is highly desirable. Ability to communicate
> effectively orally and in writing, and to work well with others in an
> active, interdisciplinary research center that is part of a large
university
> community.
>
> SALARY RANGE: $34,823 - 42,136.  Commensurate with experience.
>
> FILING PROCEDURE: Interested applicants should submit the following
required
> materials: (1) a cover letter indicating interest in the position
> (SPECIFY ABOVE JOB TITLE AND POSITION NUMBER IN YOUR LETTER); (2) a
complete
> resume and (3) an MTSU Application for
> Employment Form, available by printing off the Internet at:
> http://hrs.web.mtsu.edu/empl/approc1.html
> or by calling (615) 898-2928. Official school transcripts will be required
> of candidates selected for an interview.
>
> FILING DEADLINE: July 5, 2005
>
> Submit application materials to:
>         MTSU Employment Office
>         Cope Administration Building, Room 215
>         Middle Tennessee State University
>         Murfreesboro, TN  37132
>
>
>