Music Library Association

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Posting Date

2012-11-28

Position Title

Associate Editor-American Discography Project

Institution

University of California Santa Barbara

Location

Santa Barbara, California

General Information

The American Discography Project is an expansion of the Encyclopedic Discography of Victor Recordings (victor.library.ucsb.edu). The university has licensed online rights to several print discographies and is converting them to a digital format for a new website. This work is being undertaken in part to augment the project's support of the Library of Congress National Jukebox. The project is based at the UCSB Library's Special Collections Department, which is internationally noted for its collections of historical sound recordings.

Position Details

Under general supervision, edits database discography records and participates in coordinating the production schedule for the American Discography Project (ADP), online discographies of the Columbia, Okeh, Brunswick, Edison, and other 78 rpm record companies. Performs complex, original research as necessary in editing database records; and expanding these records as necessary to assure completeness, correct errors, and adhere to the written editing rules, style guidelines, and procedures established for the American Discography Project. Systematically researches and verifies new names added to ADP performer and composer table, using knowledge of music and recording history to combine existing records or creating new name authority records. Trains and supervises student assistants, reviewing their work on a regular basis. Assists Project Manager/Editor and consultants in preparing data for online access. Works independently, with a minimum of supervision, at an off-site location. Provides administrative assistance and support to Project Manager/Editor.

Qualifications

At least two years of college and/or work experience in editing, proofreading, and producing online publications. Good organizational skills and demonstrated ability to do detailed, accurate work. Accurate typing skills. Excellent grammar, spelling and proofreading skills. Familiarity with standard office computer programs. Ability to exercise independent judgment and problem solve. Ability to work in a team environment.

Salary and Benefits

Assistant III position

$19.03 to $22.08 per hour

Deadline

12/10/2012

Application

Term:

Grant-funded position until 12/31/2013 with possibility of renewal, depending on renewed funding.

Application:

Resume

Cover Letter

Job duties and additional information about applying may be found at: https://jobs.ucsb.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=186536.