Sound Archivist Wanted for Preservation Project
4 days ago
Are you passionate about preserving and making accessible the world's sound heritage? We are seeking an experienced Audio Project Cataloguer to join our team at the British Library.
About the RoleThis is a unique opportunity to work on the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project, a major preservation and access initiative that aims to digitally preserve nearly half a million sound recordings. As an Audio Project Cataloguer, you will be responsible for cataloguing audio recordings in our collection, creating and enhancing metadata, and working with audio editing software.
We are looking for an individual with knowledge of Classical music and its taxonomy, as you will be working primarily with collections from this area. A degree-level qualification or above is desirable, but practical experience and background will also be taken into account. Working knowledge of a foreign language is considered an asset.
Please note that we offer a competitive salary and a range of excellent benefits, including a pension scheme and flexible working hours.
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