Job search: Curator, Louis Armstrong Archives

["Michael Cogswell" <Mcs$laha@xxxxxxxxxx>]

ARSC list members:

Please note the following personnel vacancy notice.

Thanks.

Michael Cogswell
Louis Armstrong House and Archives
Queens College


CURATOR, LOUIS ARMSTRONG ARCHIVES. The Curator 
is responsible for the arrangement, preservation, description, and 
use of the materials in the collections of the Louis Armstrong 
Archives.  These collections currently include the Louis 
Armstrong Collection (20,000 tape recordings, disc recordings, 
photographs, scrapbooks, manuscripts, ephemera, and other items 
from Louis Armstrong's personal collection) and three steadily 
growing collections of new acquisitions.  DUTIES: (1) Arrange, 
preserve, and catalog materials in the collections of the Louis 
Armstrong Archives; (2) Assist researchers and visitors with the 
use of the collections; (3) Answer reference questions via e-mail, 
mail, fax, and telephone; (4) Negotiate and expedite publication, 
filming, and loan agreements; (5) Design and install exhibits; (6) 
Develop and present public programs; (7) Interview, train, hire, 
and supervise support staff; and (8) Other duties as assigned.  
QUALIFICATIONS: (1) Bachelors degree; (2) at least four 
years professional experience in a museum, library or archives; 
(3) familiarity with word processing and database software; (4) 
ability to lift and move at least twenty-five pounds; (5) good 
interpersonal skills and (6) three letters of recommendation.  
Preferences will be given to candidates with (1) a degree in 
music; (2) knowledge of jazz history; (4) professional experience 
with AACR2, MARC format, or other cataloging formats; and (5) 
previous experience with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Access.  
This is a full-time position (35 hours per week) including 
occasional evening or weekend hours. Salary range is from 
$40,000 to $44,400 depending upon qualifications.  Full benefits.  
TO APPLY:  Send c.v. and three letters of recommendation to: 
Michael Cogswell, Louis Armstrong House and Archives, Queens 
College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY  11367.  All materials 
must be received by 5 pm. on 29 March 2000.  The Research 
Foundation of the City University of New York is an equal 
opportunity/affirmative action/Americans with Disabilities Act 
employer.



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Michael Cogswell
Louis Armstrong House and Archives
Queens College, CUNY
718-997-3670  (Tel.)
718-997-3677  (Fax)
mcs$laha@xxxxxxxxxx
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