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Posting Date

2013-01-30

Position Title

Audio Digitization Specialist

Institution

Stanford University

Location

Stanford, California

General Information

Available Hours: 40 hours/week, M-F, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm only. This position is a fixed term ending August 2016.

The Audio Digitization Specialist at Stanford University Libraries is responsible for digitizing historically and culturally important sound recordings in library and archival collections in order to promote their use in scholarly research now and for generations to come. This position is also responsible for a variety of operational tasks, such as media repair and treatment, quality control, documentation, as well as equipment calibration and maintenance, that support production workflows at the library's audio reformatting facilities. The Audio Digitization Specialist reports to the Manager of the Stanford Media Preservation Lab, and contributes to the efforts of the Digital Library Systems and Service division to continually build and improve digital library collections, systems, and services.

Position Details

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Digitize sound recordings according to archival standards for historic audio collections
Clean and perform repairs and treatments on damaged and/or degrading media
Re-house and prepare sound recordings for long-term storage
Identify sound recording problems and recommend solutions, especially in connection with preservation issues
Monitor and perform quality control checks on reformatted digital copies
Use databases or other tools and applications to document collections of sound recordings and individual sound recordings (data entry of descriptive, administrative, and technical information)
Manage a variety of file and workflow processes, such as batch conversion processing and file transfers
Prepare documentation (workflows, procedures, logs of production work performed)
Communicate with other support staff (quality control technicians, production coordinators) and clients (curators, archivists, public service staff)
Clean, calibrate and maintain playback equipment; order supplies
Stay abreast of technological developments as they relate to digital media and audio archives, and recommend future needs

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a related field, or demonstrated training in audio engineering
At least 1 year experience in an audiovisual archive, library, or similar organization, or equivalent experience
Knowledge of digital and analog audio formats and elements, including the ability to identify recording characteristics
Experience using audio playback equipment, such as open reel players and turntables
Familiarity with sound recording and digital preservation issues and standards
Strong knowledge of systems and applications for media editing, production and delivery
Proficiency with Mac OSX operating systems
Familiarity with professional audio software, such as WaveLab and Nuendo
Strong computing skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, email, and collaborative tools (wikis)
Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, discretion, and initiative
Maintain accurate work at a steady pace
Work collegially with supervisor, peers, other staff, and outside clientele
Strong administrative aptitude with excellent record-keeping skills
Highly-developed organizational skills, with great attention to detail, and ability to coordinate numerous activities
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including spelling, grammar, and composition skills
Ability to lift 30 lbs, and to handle a fully loaded cart.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

Experience working with streaming media systems for delivering content on the web
Familiarity with using command-line tools
Foreign language skills.

Salary and Benefits

Salary 1A4

Application

Job ID 51236, Job Location - University Libraries, Job Category - Library.

Apply online at: http://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/