Date:         Wed, 12 Jul 2006 12:59:53 -0700
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Subject:      Job opening: Audio Specialist
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All,

Stanford HR posted a vacancy at the Hoover Institution for a full-time 
Audio Specialist today.  Please go to [jobs.stanford.edu] for an 
application.  To find the listing, perform a Current Openings search either 
for "Hoover Institution" or "20903".  If interested, please apply on 
line.  All applicants will be contacted at the end of the search.

thanks,
Brandon Burke

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Job ID: 20903
Location: Hoover Institution, Stanford University
Category: Library
Salary: 1A4
Date Posted: Jul 12, 2006


AUDIO SPECIALIST

The Hoover Institution is seeking qualified candidates for the full-time 
position of Audio Specialist. The Audio Specialist reports to the Archivist 
for Audio Collections and assists with the arrangement, description, 
preservation and duplication of sound materials in archival holdings of the 
Hoover Institution.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reformat, preserve, and catalog sound recordings according to archival 
standards for audio collections

• Handle analog and/or digital preservation reformatting processes with 
vendors, including materials preparation, delivery or shipment, tracking, 
and log-in upon return

• Perform quality control checks on reformatted analog and digital copies 
transferred either in-house or received from vendors, and return defective 
products for re-work

• Describe collections of sound recordings and catalog individual sound 
recordings using databases or other computer applications

• Re-house, label, and shelve sound recordings

• Communicate with researchers and manage use/licensing agreements and 
payments for reproductions, follow copyright laws and policies, and 
maintain related documentation

• Identify sound recordings problems and recommend solutions, especially in 
connection with preservation issues

• Stay abreast of technological developments as they relate to archival 
sound recordings, and recommend future needs

• Assignments may include some work with archival video and film materials, 
light paging and re-shelving of archival materials, and occasional 
reference desk duty, including some Saturdays

QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in history, political science, or related field, or 
demonstrated training in audio engineering; strong knowledge of 20th and 
21st century history; at least 2 years experience in an audiovisual 
archive, library, or similar organization; knowledge of audio formats and 
elements, related playback equipment, digital editing software (WaveLab, 
Pro Tools, Sound Forge, etc) and related preservation issues and standards; 
ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, discretion, and 
initiative, interact with a diverse public, work collegially with 
supervisor, peers, and other staff, especially fellow audiovisual and 
preservation staff, and exhibit understanding of importance of public 
service to both the Hoover Institution and outside clientele; strong 
administrative aptitude with excellent record-keeping and computing skills, 
including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and digitizing of sound 
and moving image materials; highly developed organizational skills, with 
great attention to detail, and ability to coordinate numerous activities 
and a high volume of requests under tight deadlines; excellent written and 
oral communication skills, including spelling, grammar, and composition 
skills for drafting reports and correspondence; ability to coordinate 
information with vendors, researchers, and donors, and to collaborate with 
Hoover Fellows, Stanford faculty, and distinguished visitors; ability to 
lift 30 lbs, and to handle a fully loaded book truck; and possess current 
California drivers license.

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University has a strong institutional 
commitment to the principle of diversity. In that spirit, we welcome 
applications from all people, including women, members of ethnic 
minorities, and disabled individuals.

Posted 7/12/06

_______________________________________
Brandon Burke
Archivist for Audio Collections
Hoover Institution Archives
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305-6010
vox: 650.724.9711
fax: 650.725.3445
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