Please excuse cross-postings. A more detailed job description may be found at <URL: http://www.ohiohistory.org/people/jobs/>. Current OHS Job Opportunity A complete listing of open positions is available to the public in the Personnel Office. Office hours are Monday - Friday, 9 am to 4 pm. Interested applicants may fax a resume and brief cover letter to 614/297-2411, 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 ______________________________________________________ CURATOR OF AUDIOVISUALS Archives/Library Division Salary range: $29,473.60 - $36,316.80. Excellent benefits. NATURE OF WORK IN THIS CLASS: This is a senior-level professional position in the Archives/Library Division of the Ohio Historical Society. The Curator of Audiovisuals is responsible for the collection of prints, paintings, photographs, sound recordings, motion picture film, and related audiovisual materials of the Ohio Historical Society. ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK Provide electronic access to audiovisual collections through digital imaging technology. Develop and implement collecting policies for audiovisual materials. Appraise audiovisual collections. Recommend the purchase, and solicit the donation, of audiovisual materials. Maintain existing, and develop new, finding aids for the audiovisual collections of the Ohio Historical Society. Provide specialized reference service for staff and researchers. Assist in the preparation of exhibits and publications. Represent the Ohio Historical Society before the public and on professional committees and programs. ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: Working knowledge of CD-ROM, optical disk, and digital imaging technologies. Working knowledge of MARC formats and database systems. Familiarity with basic conservation principles and techniques, specifically as they apply to audiovisual materials. Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communications skills. QUALIFICATIONS Graduate degree in American history, library science, fine arts, or related field. 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. POSTED: 04 September 1997 The Ohio Historical Society is committed by the spirit of fairness to promote actively and provide equal employment opportunity. __________________________________________________________________ Janet M. Carleton__Archivist/Webmaster__<[log in to unmask]> State Archives__1982 Velma Ave, Columbus, OH 43211__614/297-2590 Ohio Historical Society NEW URL-- <http://www.ohiohistory.org/>