Vacancy for Copyright and Licensing Specialist at the University of Oxford

Digital Preservation Coalition; Oxford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Oxford seeks a full-time Copyright and Licensing Specialist within the Bodleian Libraries. This pivotal role involves advising staff on copyright issues, coordinating licensing, and supporting open scholarship initiatives. Strong knowledge in copyright law and experience in academic environments are crucial for success.

Qualifications

• Experience in copyright and licensing.
• Ability to provide strategic support.
• Skilled in training staff and students.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic advice on copyright and licensing to University staff.
• Coordinate expertise and guidance in copyright matters.
• Administer key copyright licences for the University.

Skills

Strategic advice

Copyright knowledge

Coordination skills

Training delivery

Education

Relevant degree

Job description

• Vacancy for Copyright and Licensing Specialist at the University of Oxford

Vacancy for Copyright and Licensing Specialist at the University of Oxford

20 December 2021

Oxford

Full-Time

The post of Copyright & Licensing Specialist is an exciting role based within the Open Scholarship Support department of the Bodleian Libraries. You will work alongside experts in a number of complementary fields - digital preservation, research data management, open publishing and digital innovation – to provide support and develop services in a topical and fast-changing area.

You will provide strategic advice to Bodleian staff on the approaches to take regarding copyright and licensing, as well as coordinating a central point of expertise, advice and guidance to the wider University. This cross-cutting role is based in Open Scholarship and supports new and emerging areas such as open licensing and rights retention. Additionally, you will work closely with staff involved in supporting teaching and learning, and curating of special collections.

This is an exciting time for open scholarship and open access at the University of Oxford. As Copyright & Licensing Specialist, you will play a key role in the interpretation of nascent funder policies as they relate to open research requirements. You will provide hands-on training for staff and students as required, and administer key copyright licences for the University.

This is a full-time, permanent position.

You will be required to upload a CV and supporting statement as part of your online application. Your supporting statement should list each of the essential and desirable selection criteria, as listed in the job description, and explain how you meet each one. CVs alone will not be considered.

Only applications received online by Monday 20th December, 12:00 GMT can be considered. Interviews are expected to take place on Monday 17th January 2022.