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Steve: I hope you don't mind if I attach a job advertisement from New York Public Library to your message. I've been trying for two days to send this message to the ARSClist and for one reason or another, I haven't been able to do it as a new message. So, I'm hoping that I can send it by responding to someone else's message on the ARSClist. So here goes one more time... Would like to share this job opening in the Rodgers & Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound/New York Public Library, with the ARSC community. Please share this with any qualified and interested colleagues that may not be on the ARSClist. See below for the job description and application procedures. Thanks. Sara Velez Rodgers & Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound LIBRARIAN III(temporary through March 31, 2009) Library for the Performing Arts, Lincoln Center/Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound Salary: $44,792/$48,975 (new salary base after six months) based on successful job performance The Collection The Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound of The New York Public Library is one of the richest resources of recorded sound in the world. The Archives' extraordinary holdings cover virtually every aspect of recorded sound--from Mozart to Maria Callas to Motown, from symphonic works to presidential speeches, from radio dramas to television specials. A vital research facility for performers, musicians, scholars, critics, and the recording industry, the collection also plays a leadership role in developing technology that allows for the transfer of sound from obsolete,to accessible formats. Through special recording projects--often pursued, cooperatively with other archives and record companies--the Archives' collection and preservation efforts ensure that the spoken and musical sounds of the century will resonate for current and future generations. Job Requirements ALA-accredited Master's degree in Library and Information Studies. Undergraduate or graduate degree in music or the performing arts or an equivalent combination of education and experience in either field. Successfully demonstrated ability to read bibliographic citations in at least two foreign languages, preferably a romance language and German. Successfully demonstrated professional experience cataloging sound recordings or other music materials into a bibliographic utility using AACR2, MARC format, and LC subject headings. Successfully demonstrated experience cataloging into the RLIN and/or OCLC national databases. Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including successfully demonstrated ability to deal tactfully and effectively with staff in a team setting. Demonstrated knowledge of sound recording history including early record labels, and technology preferred. Knowledge of conservation procedures and practices for sound recordings preferred. Successfully demonstrated ability to transliterate from a non-roman alphabet, such as Cyrillic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese preferred. Job Description Under the general direction of the Assistant Curator, performs original and copy cataloging, as needed, in RLIN or OCLC, for the Rodgers and Hammerstein Archives of Recorded Sound collection of unprocessed 78 rpm commercial sound recordings. Searches National Authority files for names,uniform titles and subjects, and verifies their accuracy. Consults lists of selected pre-determined print resources, to aid in providing enhanced documentation for catalog records. Consults with RHA's librarians to obtain more information regarding the special processing aspects of the 78rpm collection. Searches OCLC for copy cataloging that may need enhancement. May select materials from the stacks to be cataloged. During the final phases of the project, works in cooperation with project staff at Stanford and Yale Universities to create a database of uncataloged archived recordings in compliance with protocols developed by Stanford. Conducts batch-matching to capture cataloging data from RLIN and OCLC records created by the other participating institutions. Performs related duties as required. To apply, please send cover letter and resume to [log in to unmask] Refer to job code: LL-L3RHA. www.nypl.org Equal Opportunity Employer Only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted -----Original Message----- From: Association for Recorded Sound Discussion List [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Steven Smolian Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 1:27 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Re: [ARSCLIST] Another SSS playback technique? Serious SSS will distribute so much gum on the guides leading to the heads that the tape will squeal and eventually stop altogether. And it will pull oxide off tape leaves as they unwind from the reel. This may work for a bit on SSS of mild-mannered Clark Kent variety but certainly not for Super-Shead. Steve Smolian ----- Original Message ----- From: "Angie Dickinson Mickle" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Wednesday, February 22, 2006 1:42 PM Subject: [ARSCLIST] Another SSS playback technique? > The following was posted on a pro audio forum. I've not heard of this > technique. Anyone care to comment? > > <<I've had equally good results using talcum to ease the friction allowing > playback, negating the need for baking. I just stood there with a handful > of talcum and applied it to the tape with a finger before it entered the > tape guide on the supply reel side ... > > Right, it's the binder liquefying, but it's the friction of the smooth > head that causes it to stick. Applying talcum reduces the friction, and > allows the tape to travel across the head without "locking up" the > transport. > > It's always worked for me, and was more convenient than baking, which > sometimes required several attempts. I'm actually quite surprised that the > technique wasn't more popular. I learned it from a tech who is now a head > tech at Capitol.>> > > Angie Dickinson Mickle > Avocado Productions > Arvada, CO > www.avocadoproductions.com > 800-246-3811 > > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 2/21/2006 > > > -- > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/266 - Release Date: 2/21/2006 > >