Cataloguer, Sound - wanted at British Library Sound Archive

International Association of Sound and Audiovisual Archives; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned cultural institution in London is seeking a Cataloguer to enhance the metadata for a diverse range of audio and video content. The ideal candidate will possess excellent cataloguing skills, a thorough understanding of data standards, and a passion for classical music. Strong IT and communication skills are essential, along with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to preserving sound and audiovisual history.

Qualifications

• Full understanding of cataloguing and data standards.
• Active knowledge of appropriating standards for an audio-visual database.
• Demonstrable knowledge of classical music.

Responsibilities

• Cataloguing a wide variety of audio and video content.
• Maintaining and improving existing data quality.
• Liaising with other staff to ensure metadata standards.

Skills

Excellent cataloguing skills

Adaptable IT skills

Good communication

Time management

Knowledge of classical music

Education

Degree-level qualification in music or related fields

Job description

Cataloguer, Sound - wanted at British Library Sound Archive

Submitted by Richard Ranft on Thu, 21/07/2016 - 16:41

The Sound and Vision Department of the British Library is seeking to appoint a new Cataloguer. Tasks include cataloguing a wide variety of audio and video content to satisfy the needs of curators and researchers, as well as maintain and improve existing data quality, and liaise with other staff members to ensure a consistent approach to metadata standards.

You will have excellent cataloguing skills, a full understanding of the uses of cataloguing and data standards, and an active knowledge and flexibility towards appropriating those standards for an audio-visual database. You will need excellent and adaptable IT skills, good communication and time management as well as the ability to work effectively on your own and as part a team.

While broad subject interest is necessary, it is important that you have a demonstrable knowledge of classical music, whether by at least degree-level qualification or professional experience. Aural identification of instruments and styles at least is important. Knowledge of at least one foreign language would be of additional benefit.