Vacancy for Preservation Audio Engineer at British Library
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Vacancy for Preservation Audio Engineer at British LibraryVacancy for Preservation Audio Engineer at British LibrarySt PancrasFixed TermJoin us on the Audio Collection Preservation project to save the nation's audio heritage. The project, part of the British Library’s ambitious Save our Sounds programme, aims to digitally preserve the most at-risk, rare and unique recordings in the Library's sound collections.As a Preservation Audio Engineer, you will be responsible for the digitisation of sound recordings held on endangered media selected for the project, particularly ¼” open reel tape and cassette, and the creation of metadata relating to the transfer process.You will have strong, demonstrable knowledge of obsolete sound carriers and current digital formats, a familiarity with audio recording, playback and transfer technologies, with demonstrable experience of professional audio archival work including the creation of metadata relating to digital audio resources and relevant education to degree level or equivalent professional experience in an archive.As one of the world’s great libraries, our duty is to preserve the nation’s intellectual memory for the future and make it available to all for research, inspiration and enjoyment. At present we have well over 170 million items, in most known languages, with three million new items added every year. We have manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, music scores, and patents. We make our collections and programmes available to all. We operate the world’s largest document delivery service providing millions of items a year to customers all over the world. What matters to us is that we preserve the national memory and enable knowledge to be created both now and in the future by anyone, anywhere. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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City Of London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Preservation Audio Engineer at the British LibraryJoin the British Library on the Unlocking Our Sound Heritage project to save the nation's audio heritage and make it available for everyone. The project, part of the British Library’s ambitious Save our Sounds programme, aims to digitally preserve almost half a million rare and unique recordings...
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City Of London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full timePreservation Audio Engineer positions at British LibrarySubmitted by Richard Ranft on Fri, 20/02/2015 - 11:58Full time, Fixed Term Contract for 1 Year (1 April 2015 to 31 March 2016)We have four vacancies for Preservation Audio Engineers to support the safeguarding of the British Library’s recorded sound collections as part of a large-scale preservation...
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Audio Project Cataloguer for British Library, London
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City Of London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full timeAudio Project Cataloguer for British Library, LondonAn Audio Project Cataloguer is required to work at the British Library on the preservation and access project Unlocking Our Sound Heritage. The project aims to digitally preserve almost half a million sound recordings and make them easier to discover and access.The ideal candidate will have broad experience...
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City Of London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full timeOverviewWe are looking for experts to join us in the British Library, London, as we embark on an exciting five year Heritage Lottery funded project, "Unlocking Our Sound Heritage". The project is part of the Library’s “Save Our Sounds” programme, and will digitally preserve almost half a million sound recordings and establish a network of ten audio...
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Audio Project Cataloguers, British Library
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City Of London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full timeThe British Library is seeking to appoint six Audio Project Cataloguers to join us as we embark on an exciting five year project, Unlocking Our Sound Heritage.The project is part of the British Library’s wider Save Our Sounds programme, and will digitally preserve almost half a million sound recordings, establish a network of ten audio archiving centres...
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City Of London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full timeVacancy at the British Library: Intellectual Property Rights Coordinator Submitted by Richard Ranft on Tue, 13/06/2017 - 13:32 Job Details £32,000 per annumBased at St Pancras, LondonFull‑time fixed‑term contract for five yearsReference: 01262 Description This is an opportunity to contribute to an innovative 5‑year project, Unlocking Our Sound...
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City Of London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full timeVacancy at London Metropolitan Archives: Audio Preservation Engineer (Unlocking our Sound Heritage)Applications are invited for the following vacancy: Audio Preservation Engineer (Unlocking Our Sound Heritage) (fixed term for 3 years) Salary £28,400 - £31,980 pa including London Weighting (Depending on performance and experience)London Metropolitan...
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City Of London, United Kingdom International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives Full timeAudio Cataloguing Co-ordinator, Unlocking Our Sound Heritage, British LibraryJob Details:£32,000 per annumBased at St Pancras, LondonFull-time fixed-term contract for five yearsJoin us as we embark on an exciting five year project, Unlocking Our Sound Heritage. Part of the British Library’s wider Save Our Sounds programme, this project will digitally...
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Vacancy for Librarian at the British Museum
2 weeks ago
City Of London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeVacancy for Librarian at the British MuseumVacancy for Librarian at the British Museum27 May 2022LondonFull-TimeThe British Museum is seeking a Librarian to join the Collection Projects and Resources department. The librarian has specific responsibility for the library collection in the departments Egypt & Sudan, Middle East and Greece & Rome but the main...
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City Of London, United Kingdom Digital Preservation Coalition Full timeOverviewVacancy for Imaging and Digital Products Manager at British Library8 October 2023St Pancras, LondonFixed TermThe British Library Qatar Foundation Partnership Programme are looking for a passionate, analytical and experienced Imaging and Digital Products Manager to join our team. The Programme team includes Cataloguers, Translators, Conservators,...
