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Position Description - Archives of Appalachia
I apologize for the jumbled up position description that included the
commands. I probably shouldn't have tried to take short cuts. I
will try it again.
Project Archivist, 2-year full-time position
East Tennessee State University
Archives of Appalachia
Description:
Two-year NHPRC-funded project to preserve audio and video
recordings in three collections that document music and culture of
the region. For details, see our website:
http://cass.etsu.edu/archives.
Responsibilities:
Will be responsible fore cleaning original audio and video
recordings; making preservation and public use copies of video
recordings; preparing procedural manual; working with project staff
to design a database indexing the collections, encode finding aids,
and duplicate audio recordings; and supervising graduate assistant
and archival assistant.
Requirements:
An ALA-accredited MLS or graduate degree in other appropriate
field; demonstrated knowledge of archival theory and practice and
audio and video preservation; good communication skills; ability to
work in a team environment. Preferred: Experience encoding
archival finding aids for Internet and knowledge of American
musical traditions.
Salary: Salary mid'20s with health insurance and fringe benefits.
Contingent on grant funding.
Application procedure: Review of applications will begin August 1,
2000 and continue until position is filled. Send letter of application,
resume, and contact information for three references to: Ned Irwin,
Box 70295, ETSU, Johnson City, TN 37614-0295.
AA/EOE
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. . . life is just a leap of faith, so spread your arms and
hold your breath and always trust your cape. (Guy Clark, 1997)
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Norma Myers, Curator
Archives of Appalachia
East Tennessee State University
Box 70295
Johnson City, TN 37614-0295
Phone: (423) 439-6991
Fax: (423) 439-6340
E-mail: myersn@etsu.edu
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