Date: Thu, 16 Oct 2003 05:55:53 -0700 From: "Shelagh A. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Hello all, Below is a description of a new position within the Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Please forward on to any possible qualified applicants you may know. To apply, please visit http://www.ohr.cornell.edu/jobs/index.html and follow the 'Staff (non-academic) and Librarian Positions' link. Thank you, Shelagh ************************************ Shelagh A. Smith Assistant Curator Marine Collection Macaulay Library Cornell Lab of Ornithology 159 Sapsucker Woods Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Phone: 607-254-2492 Fax: 607-254-2439 ************************************ Media Asst V=A0=AD=A001446 Description Located in the Finger Lakes region of New York State, Cornell University is committed to creating a more diverse and inclusive campus in which to work, study, teach and serve. In accordance with established archival protocols, and in collaboration with external and internal researchers, this position is responsible for developing the resources of the Macaulay Library of Natural Sounds (MLNS). Responsibilities include the organization, repair, and ingestion of original field recordings into an advanced digital asset storage and management system. The archivist is also responsible for evaluating, preparing, and entering field data into database. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in biological sciences. Must be interested and able to quickly build knowledge in principles of animal communication and taxonomy. Must possess discriminating visual and listening skills. Must have demonstrable ability to learn sound editing techniques. Computer experience including, but not limited to email, web browsers, spreadsheets, and word processing are required. Additional knowledge is required in both the Windows and Macintosh operating systems. Must know, or be able to learn quickly, software for media editing, analysis, and database management. No relocation assistance is provided for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action educator and employer.
