Job post: Audio Preservationist

["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, CUNY


AUDIO PRESERVATIONIST.  The Louis Armstrong House and 
Archives seeks an audio preservationist who has (1) familiarity with 
traditional jazz repertoire; (2) degree or formal training in audio 
engineering, (3) active membership in professional societies such as AES 
or ARSC;  (4) professional experience with AACR2, MARC format, or 
other cataloging formats; (6) 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 
slices, filtering noise, checking pitch, and recording preservation copies 
on 10-inch reels; (2) Identify unlabeled spoken word and musical 
recordings; (3) Create user copies of recordings in the Louis Armstrong 
Archives on analog cassette, DAT, or other appropriate medium; (4) 
Catalog and label materials following established procedures of the Louis 
Armstrong Archives; (5) Supervise student assistants, volunteers, or 
other personnel to assist with preservation copying and cataloging; (6) 
Recommend the purchase of additional audio equipment;  Compose and 
process bid requests, purchase orders, payment requests or other 
paperwork required to acquire equipment; (7) Advise the Director on 
audio preservation policies and procedures; and (8) other duties as 
assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS: (1) high school diploma; (2) at least four 
years of experience in the preservation of analog recordings;  (3) 
previous experience working with analog reel-to-reel tape and acetate 
discs; (4) ability to lift and move at least twenty-five pounds; (5) good 
interpersonal skills; and (6) three letters of recommendation.  This is a 
full-time position (35 hours per week) for the duration of the preservation 
project.  The project is expected to last for two years.  Salary is $35,500 
per year plus benefits. TO APPLY:  Send c.v. and three letters of 
recommendation to: Michael Cogswell, Louis Armstrong House and 
Archives, Queens College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY  11367.  All 
materials must be received by 5 pm. on 29 March 2000.   The Research 
Foundation of the City University of New York is an equal 
opportunity/affirmative action/Americans with Disabilities Act employer.
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Michael Cogswell
Louis Armstrong House and Archives
Queens College, CUNY
718-997-3670  (Tel.)
718-997-3677  (Fax)
mcs$laha@xxxxxxxxxx
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