Position Announcement Audiovisuals Curator Ohio Historical Society Archives/Library Columbus, Ohio www.ohiohistory.org Position Description This is a professional position in the Archives/Library Division. The audiovisuals curator is responsible for processing, arranging and describing the Archives/Library Division audiovisual materials including: prints, drawings, photographs, sound recordings, motion picture film, ephemera and related audiovisual materials. These activities are intended to increase and improve access to collections on-site and online. Primary Responsibilities Process, arrange and catalog audiovisual collections. Implement inventory of current audiovisual holdings. Create finding aids and catalog records for audiovisual collections. Convert existing finding aids to new online template. Provide electronic access to audiovisual collections through digital imaging technology. Appraise new audiovisual material acquisitions and re-appraise existing collections. Assist in preparation of exhibits and publications. Perform other duties as assigned. Typical Working Conditions A majority of the work in this position is performed in an office environment; some takes place in library stack and storage areas. Typical Physical Demands This position requires prolonged sitting (chiefly at a computer terminal) and some bending, stooping and stretching. Also required on occasion is the lifting and moving of boxes weighing up to fifty pounds. Relationships Internal: Supervises Technician, VSR and volunteers. Works independently under the general supervision of the Head of Manuscripts and Audiovisuals. Qualifications Education: Graduate degree in American history, library science, fine arts or related field. Experience: Three or more years of professional experience working in an archives, library or art museum, with specific curatorial responsibility for audiovisual collections. Demonstrated success in the development of grant proposals and in the management of grant funded projects. Essential knowledge, abilities and skills: Strong project planning and management skills Basic office software skills (Microsoft Windows 95/NT, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook) Experience processing archival and/or museum collections Familiarity with MARC, AACR2, HTML, SGML and EAD Excellent communications skills-written and verbal Ability to follow complex instructions, work independently, manage time effectively and exercise good judgement Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Salary Commensurate with qualifications and experience. The Ohio Historical Society is committed by the spirit of fairness to promote actively and provide equal employment opportunity. To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Those received before June 12, 2000 will receive priority consideration. Interested applicants may fax a resume and brief cover letter to 614/297-2293, complete an application in the Personnel Office, or mail a resume with a brief cover letter listing the position for which you are applying and your qualifications to the following address: The Ohio Historical Society Personnel Office 1982 Velma Avenue Columbus, OH 43211-2497 Personnel office hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. For additional information, you may write the Personnel Office, or e-mail Ron Kelley, Personnel Officer, [log in to unmask] ========================================================= Important Subscriber Information: The Museum-L FAQ file is located at http://www.finalchapter.com/museum-l-faq/ . You may obtain detailed information about the listserv commands by sending a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "help" (without the quotes). If you decide to leave Museum-L, please send a one line e-mail message to [log in to unmask] . The body of the message should read "Signoff Museum-L" (without the quotes).