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Job posting #2: Audio Preservationist



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Please note the following personnel vacancy notice.  Please
excuse any cross postings.

Thanks.

Michael Cogswell
Louis Armstrong Hosue 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@qc1.qc.edu
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