TITLE OF POSITION: Audiovisual Aide
SUPERVISED BY: Pauline Testerman, Archivist
PURPOSE OF JOB: To assist the archivist in general archival work in the audiovisual area, including description, preservation, clerical, and reference work on the audiovisual collection of still photographs, film, and sound recordings.
DUTIES MAY INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
1. Prepare descriptive information on photographs, videos, sound recordings and film.
2. Process manual catalog cards.
3. Prepare photo finding aid books.
4. Select audiovisual material for student research files.
5. Refile photos and negatives.
6. Assist the archivist in responding to reference requests from staff or outside sources.
7. For preservation purposes, place negatives and photographs in acid-free sleeves.
COMMITMENT REQUIRED:
A minimum commitment of four-five hours per week for a 3-month period is required. Volunteer opportunities will be available Monday - Friday; 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. There are no weekend or evening opportunities for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS NEEDED:
TRAINING/ORIENTATION PROVIDED:
On-the-job training provided by the archivist.
LOCATION OF JOB:
The Harry S. Truman Library, Independence, Missouri
VOLUNTEER BENEFITS:
Knowledge about Harry S. Truman, the Library and Museum, and the educational aspects offered to visitors through a variety of programs/exhibits; discount prices in the museum gift shop; invitations to special events; volunteer appreciation programs; free parking; free subscription to Whistle-Stop, the quarterly newsletter of the Harry S. Truman Library Institute; free admission to the museum for you and your immediate family; work with original and unique historical documents.
