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Audio-Visual and Multimedia Collections Specialists

(SOC Code : 25-9011)

in San Diego County

Prepare, plan, and operate audio-visual teaching aids for use in education. May record, catalogue, and file audio-visual materials.

Employers usually expect an employee in this occupation to be able to do the job after Moderate-term on-the-job training (1-12 months) .

San Diego County is the same as San Diego-Carlsbad MSA.

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Area	Estimated Year-Projected Year	Employment		Employment Change		Total Job Openings
		Estimated	Projected	Number	Percent
San Diego County	2018 - 2028	120	120	0	0.0	110

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Number of Employers in San Diego County

Percent of Total
Employment for Occupation in State of California

Private Elementary and Secondary

1,236

58.5%

Private Colleges, Universities, an

125

13.4%

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Program Title

Educational/Instructional Technology.

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Top Tasks (Specific duties and responsibilities of this job.)

Set up, adjust, and operate audiovisual equipment such as cameras, film and slide projectors, and recording equipment, for meetings, events, classes, seminars and video conferences.

Maintain hardware and software, including computers, scanners, color copiers, and color laser printers.

Install audiovisual equipment.

Instruct users in the selection, use, and design of audiovisual materials, and assist them in the preparation of instructional materials and the rehearsal of presentations.

Direct and coordinate activities of assistants and other personnel during production.

Plan and prepare audiovisual teaching aids and methods for use in school systems.

Determine formats, approaches, content, levels, and mediums necessary to meet production objectives effectively and within budgetary constraints.

Perform simple maintenance tasks such as cleaning monitors and lenses and changing batteries and light bulbs.

Acquire, catalog, and maintain collections of audiovisual material such as films, video- and audio-tapes, photographs, and software programs.

Attend conventions and conferences, read trade journals, and communicate with industry insiders to keep abreast of industry developments.

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Top Skills used in this Job

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Judgment and Decision Making - Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Time Management - Managing one`s own time and the time of others.

Troubleshooting - Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.

Equipment Maintenance - Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.

Coordination - Adjusting actions in relation to others` actions.

Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Writing - Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

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Top Work Values (Aspects of this job that create satisfaction.)

Relationships - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment.

Independence - Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions.

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Top Interests (The types of activities someone in this job would like.)

Realistic - Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.

Conventional - Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.

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