F/T - Video Librarian/Archivist - UNICEF

Video Librarian/Archivist


Education: Bachelor (BA, BS, etc.)
Location: New York, New York, 10017, United States
Posted by: UNICEF Internet, Broadcast and Image Section, Division of
Communication, UNICEF
Job Category: Communications
Sector: Nonprofit
Language(s): English
Job posted on: December 7, 2009
Area of Focus: Children and Youth, Family and Parenting, Human Rights and
Civil Liberties, Peace, War, and Conflict Resolution, Women's Issues
Type: Full time
Salary: Fixed- Rate
Last day to apply: December 28, 2009
Last updated: December 7, 2009



Description:

• Facilitate the reorganisation of UNICEF’s video library including the
sorting of tapes which consist of camera original and completed programmes
in various formats and languages
• Continue the implementation of the new cataloguing, shelving, and check
out system to improve the ease of use of the library
• Review current information in the database and add to it as necessary
while advising on improvements to database system and archiving process
• Review, rationalize, and catalogue video materials in storage
• Complete outstanding cataloguing, including B-rolls, finished
productions, PSAs, and other materials.
• Work on UNICEF premises
• May be asked to work weekends
• May be asked to travel
Additional Qualifications:

• Experience organising and maintaining libraries and archives
• Experience logging and retrieving information from tapes
• Basic knowledge of library science and cataloguing standards
• Excellent organisational skills
How to Apply:

To Apply – Email a cover letter and your resume to
ibisapplications@unicef.org
Please use "Video Librarian/Archivist" as the subject of your email.


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