At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to manage audio rights clearance and enhance access to sound recordings.
- Company: Join the British Library, a hub of innovation and culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, opportunity to work on a meaningful project, and professional development.
- Other info: Be part of a Heritage Lottery funded project with travel opportunities across the UK.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in preserving the UK's audio heritage for future generations.
- Qualifications: Knowledge of IPR and data protection law, plus team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
This is an opportunity to contribute to an innovative 5‑year project, Unlocking Our Sound Heritage, which will preserve and transform access to the nation’s most at‑risk and vulnerable audio collections. The project will digitally preserve almost half a million sound recordings, establish a network of ten audio archiving centres across the UK and create a new website allowing online access to 100,000 recordings.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a small team at the British Library and work with the network of ten UK partners to maximise access to the digitised sound recordings in line with the agreed organisational approach.
- Ensure the project’s ambitious targets for rights clearance are met in the most efficient and pragmatic manner.
- Explore best ways to undertake rights clearance and data protection with the 10 partners, following consistent and agreed policies and standards, including maintaining clear records of the due diligence process and independently verifying permissions prior to online publication.
- Act as an effective communicator, liaising closely with teams across the Library and the UK partners to coordinate effective workflows across the life cycle of audio preservation and access.
- Assist with the development and delivery of project‑specific training relating to IPR and data protection.
Qualifications:
- Good knowledge of IPR issues and data protection law.
- Experience of online publication and production.
- Good understanding of copyright law as it relates to sound recordings.
- Experience of managing the work of a small team and network relationships.
Travel: Occasional travel to partner organisations across the UK.
Funding: This post is part of a Heritage Lottery funded project.
Closing Date: 26 June 2017
Interview Date: 7 July 2017
Contact: Richard Ranft, Head of Sound and Vision, The British Library, 96 Euston Road, London NWI 2DB, UK.
Vacancy at the British Library: Intellectual Property Rights Coordinator employer: International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives
The British Library is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work on the innovative Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project in the heart of London. With a commitment to preserving cultural heritage, employees benefit from a collaborative work culture, professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on access to audio collections. The library's supportive environment fosters growth and encourages creativity, making it an ideal place for those passionate about intellectual property rights and data protection.
Contact Details:
International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Recruitment Team
