[ARSCLIST] Halftime position at New York Public Library

[sara <svelez@xxxxxxxx>]

Can you please post this job advertisement on the ARSCLIST.

 

Thanks.

 

Sara Velez

Rodgers & Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound

New York Public Library for the Performing Arts

 




Position:   

Library Technical Assistant IV (halftime-17 ½ hours)
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts / Rodgers and
Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound   


Requirements: Bachelor?s degree in music or any other performing arts field,
with coursework or work experience in audio technology, or certification in
audio engineering, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of audio or video recording techniques.
Successfully demonstrated knowledge of music terminology and the ability to
relate foreign language music terms to English. Successfully demonstrated
knowledge of audio-visual equipment operation and maintenance and handling
and caring for recordings (disc, audiotape and videotape). Successfully
demonstrated computer skills. Successfully demonstrated oral and written
communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to deal
tactfully and effectively with staff. Successfully demonstrated ability to
work independently, and to be flexible in dealing with unscheduled events
involving audio-visual operations.

Description: Under the general supervision of the Senior Sound Engineer,
assists in the sound and video preservation work of the division and
performs increasingly complex analog to digital transfers from original
sources. Creates documentation of original source content, as well as
technical notes regarding its preservation and reformatting. Provides
sufficient discographic and bibliographic notations to assist the division?s
catalogers. Performs basic audio-visual equipment repair and maintenance and
basic preservation care for materials. Assists in the Playback Room when
needed. Consults with playback staff on matters of collection and equipment
maintenance. Performs related duties as required. 

To apply, please send cover letter and resume. Please refer to job code:
LS-T4RHA. 

Email: lsresumes@xxxxxxxx 

Mail:
The New York Public Library
HR Dept, Code LS-T4RHA
188 Madison Ave 5th Floor 
New York, NY 10016 

Fax: 212-592-7327