[Frameworks] NYPL Media Preservation job

[Robert Withers]

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From: Rebecca Holte <rebeccaholte at NYPL.ORG>
Subject: Job posting: NYPL Media Preservation Assistant
Date: May 6, 2016 12:28:04 PM EDT


Please see nypl.org/careers for the the job listing and application process.

NYPL Media Preservation Assistant

Position Description:

Overview:

Located within the New York Public Library Barbara Goldsmith Preservation Division, the audio and moving image preservation program safeguards the Library’s audio, video, and motion picture film collections through physical treatment and reformatting. The program is designed to meet international preservation reformatting guidelines and best practices. Labs are professionally equipped to accommodate the preservation and reformatting needs of a wide range of current and obsolete formats, producing digital preservation masters and requisite technical and preservation metadata.

In response to a recent Mellon-funded assessment, the Library is moving forward with an ambitious plan to digitize and preserve its critically at-risk media holdings over the next 10-15 years. The in-house and vendor programs will continue to grow over the next year to accommodate the strategic priority for preservation and access of these collections.

The work of the NYPL audio and moving image preservation program enables researchers to explore the content of the Library’s rich collections.

See nypl.org/preservation for more information about the program.

The Media Preservation Assistant is responsible for performing quality control to ensure that in-house and vendor preservation reformatting labs have met the required specifications for digitization of the Library’s audio and moving image collections. The position will ensure timely preparation and packaging of the digital assets for the digital repository queues and will create access derivatives and media as needed. The position will assist the audio and moving image lab staff and related stakeholders in project coordination and logistics activities across multiple NYPL and vendor locations. The position supports planning, documentation, and disaster response activities.

Travel to all NYPL Research Library sites is required, as is participation in disaster response and recovery activities. Primary activities will be performed at the Preservation Division’s audio and moving image sites at the Library for Performing Arts in Manhattan and the Library Services Center in Queens.

This is an 18-24 month grant-funded position with the possibility for renewal pending additional grant or other funding.

Principal Responsibilities:

Performs quality control on vendor and in-house work, including checksum validation, file specification and metadata quality control (QC). Operates complex automated QC analysis software, evaluate QC reports, and performs manual QC through critical viewing/listening of files.
Prepares and packages media files and metadata for digital repository ingest. Creates access derivatives and access media as needed.
Assists with project coordination and logistics, including inventory, packing, shipping, and receiving of original media and storage media.
Additional responsibilities include:
Assists in preparation of statistics and project reports;
Documents workflow and specifications;
Participates in general preservation program activities as time permits;
Participates in the Library’s disaster preparedness and recovery programs; and
Performs other duties as assigned.

Key Competencies:

A strong commitment to high quality and productivity and ability to sustain a high quality and accuracy of work over meticulous tasks.
Excellent judgement and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a part of a team.
Ability to work collegially across a complex and dynamic organizational setting.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in media- or technology-related discipline, with experience working in a digitization facility or on library/archive preservation projects.
Experience with preservation reformatting technologies and media quality control workflows.
Critical viewing and listening skills. Familiarity audio and moving image metering and analysis.
Experience with and knowledge of digital media file formats.
Experience with and basic knowledge of historic and current audio and moving image media formats, including format identification and the visual/sonic characteristics and capabilities of legacy media.
Basic knowledge of media preservation workflows.
Experience with Apple and Windows operating systems and experience using word processing, spreadsheet, and database software.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master’s degree with preferred specialization in audio and moving media preservation, information science, or related discipline plus experience in preservation reformatting technologies and media quality control workflows.
Basic knowledge of media-related metadata standards and knowledge of XML and/or other types of structured data.
Experience handling historic and current audio and moving image media formats (the physical media).
Experience with  automated or manual audio and moving image file-based quality control software; and checksum creation and validation.
Experience with MediaInfo or other file analysis tools; BagIt format; and command-line scripting.
Experienced in the use of transcoding software packages such as Compressor, MPEG Streamclip, Sorenson Squeeze or similar software.
Experience with professional audio and moving image media editing software, such as ProTools, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, etc.

Physical Duties:

Position involves some lifting and exposure to dust and mold. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds.

Union / Non Union:

Non Union


Rebecca Holte
Manager for Preservation Reformatting and Field Services
Barbara Goldsmith Preservation Division
The New York Public Library
212.930.0623 (x 20623)
rebeccaholte at nypl.org

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