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The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts seeks a dynamic
individual to enhance the use of its world class recorded sound archives
and to serve as a resource and facilitator for researchers.
Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Curator, the Audio/Visual Specialist will
assist the Curator in managing a major collection devoted to recorded sound
(in all formats) and the daily administration of the collections which may
include:
- Providing research and reference consultations with individual library
users, particularly those using primary resources
- Providing specialized reference service for inquiries related to
non-commercial holdings
- Serving on the public reference and special collections desks
- Demonstrated knowledge of the acquisition and processing of archival
audio/visual materials including descriptive techniques, preservation best
practices, and the provisions necessary for public service, including audio
digitization requests and rights management
- Managing all “on demand” audio digitization, including onsite patron
requests, remote duplication requests, curatorial requests, and requests
for NYPL exhibitions
- Managing all rights related to digitization and distribution requests,
working closely with NYPL’s counsel’s office when necessary
- Managing a database for the tracking of acquisitions, location, and
basic description of archival collections
- Enhances intellectual control over legacy collections
- Manages the daily work of collection management (the physical
collection), its housing, location and organization, and its accessibility
to users
- Evaluating first-generation preservation copies of un-playable audio
formats
- Working closely with other curatorial units throughout NYPL on
developing and maintaining workflows (including the movement of
collections) for inventorying, processing, cataloging and preservation of
recorded sound collections
- Supervising interns and other occasional staff
- Ability to perform physical requirements including retrieving and
moving material weighing up to 40 pounds
- Performing related duties as required
Qualifications:
- Masters’ degree in Library and Information Science, audio/visual
archives, or a related field and experience working in a large and dynamic
audio/visual archive
- Professional employment experience in a research setting such as a
library or university
- A working knowledge of classical and vernacular musical repertories
and the history of recorded sound technologies
- Demonstrated understanding of archives and archival
description/metadata
- Excellent interpersonal, collaborative, oral, and written
communication skills, including demonstrated ability to work effectively
with the general public, educators and students, advanced scholars,
independent researchers, and a wide variety of staff
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple
priorities
Physical Duties:
Ability to perform physical requirements including retrieving and moving
material weighing up to 40 pounds
Hours:
Monday - Friday, 9am-5pm
Evenings and weekends as required
Schedule subject to change
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Jonathan Hiam
Curator, American Music Collection and
The Rodgers and Hammerstein
Archives of Recorded Sound
The New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
40 Lincoln Center Plaza
New York, NY 10023-7498
p (212) 870-1677
f (212) 870-1794
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