The Louis Armstrong House & Archives is pleased to post this opening for an
Audio Preservationist. Please contact me, Peggy Schein, for further
information.

AUDIO PRESERVATIONIST.  The Louis Armstrong House and Archives seeks an
audio preservationist who has (1) familiarity with traditional jazz
repertoire; (2) a degree or formal training in audio engineering; (3)
active membership in professional societies such as AES or ARSC;  (4)
professional experience with Sound Forge XP 4.5; (5) 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
splices, filtering noise, checking pitch, and recording preservation copies
on 10-inch reels; (2) Identify unlabeled spoken word and musical
recordings; (3) Create service copies of recordings in the Louis Armstrong
Archives on CDR, analog cassette, or other appropriate medium; (4) Create
wave files to be compressed into MP3 files; (5) Work with the Curator of
the Louis Armstrong Archives to ensure complete and accurate cataloging of
sound recordings; (6) Identify materials following established procedures
of the Louis Armstrong Archives; (7) Supervise student assistants,
volunteers, or other personnel to assist with preservation copying and
cataloging; (8) Recommend the purchase of additional audio equipment; (9)
Compose and process bid requests, purchase orders, payment requests or
other paperwork required to acquire equipment; (10) Advise the Curator on
audio preservation policies and procedures; and (11) other duties as
assigned.  QUALIFICATIONS: (1) high school diploma; (2) at least two years
of experience in the preservation of analog recordings;  (3) previous
experience working with analog reel-to-reel tape, acetate discs, CDRs,  and
wave files (4) ability to lift and move at least twenty-five pounds; (5)
good interpersonal skills; and (6) three letters of recommendation.  This
can be a part-time position (20 hours per week), or a full-time position
(35 hours per week) for the duration of the preservation project.  Based on
a 35 hour work week, the project is expected to last for two years.  Salary
is $35,500 per year (35 hours per week) or $19.50 per hour (20 hours per
week) plus benefits. TO APPLY:  Send c.v. and three letters of
recommendation to: Peggy Schein, Louis Armstrong House and Archives, Queens
College, 65-30 Kissena Blvd., Flushing, NY  11367.  All materials must be
received by 5 pm. on December 1, 2001.   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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