Within the United States Copyright Office (USCO), the Office of Copyright Records (CR) is responsible for establishing records policies and preserving, maintaining, and servicing copyright-related records. This Office records transfers of copyright ownership and notices of termination, makes copyright registrations and documents and related information available to the public, researches and provides certified and non-certified copies of copyright registration deposits, ensures their storage, retention, and security, and performs records management and safeguards the official records of the U. S. Copyright Office. The Office of Copyright Records oversees the world’s largest repository of records on copyright ownership.

This position is the Records Management Technician. This position is accountable to the Records Management Division Head. While performing daily activities, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring proper handling and security of all Library and Copyright Office materials.

This position requires access and use of high value and top tier collections to perform the work of the position. This position requires a Public Trust background investigation at the Moderate risk level.

Identifies and retrieves items in specialized collections, i.e., the record books of applications for copyright registration. Receives requests indicating registration application requested by the public. Draws upon knowledge of the classification system, an understanding of the peculiarities of the system of classification in a particular class, and the meaning of different shelf markers. When information is incomplete or inaccurate, seeks assistance and verifies the necessary information, e.g., registration number, class, year registered, etc., in order to locate the requested item.

Serves at the reference desk in the records reading room, accepting requests from readers. Reviews requests for accuracy and completion. Delivers material or status reports to the requester's desk. Examines condition of material returned and re-shelves material.

Prepares copyright documents and records for imaging and preservation and applies numerous established practices in processing materials to ensure accuracy of work. Verifies that all searching, and review of copyright applications and other related material has been completed and then examines [page-by-page] the item being imaged. Provides appropriate direction and indicates proper targeting essential to future users of the preservation media. Resolves discrepancies by rearranging material. Prepares eye-legible macroscopic bibliographic and reel targets. Mends material as necessary. Records all missing material or irregularities on a target sheet. Arranges, labels, places material in boxes for subsequent imaging. Photocopies poor copies of the original document, reduces oversize material so it can be microfilmed/scanned.

Identifies any missing portion of the material being imaged during collation. Contacts appropriate personnel in other units or gathers information from various Office records systems. Supplies any information gathered for the microfilm record. Maintains an accurate statistical record outlining the status of each group through various phases of production. Logs items into and out of the system using the online system.

Utilizes cameras and scanning equipment to film and create digital images of copyright records independently, using standard tools and according to established procedures. Follows established procedures and instructions for operating the equipment. Operates the equipment at the rate of speed established for the project and uses the proper exposure and equipment settings based on the physical nature of the material being preserved. Ensures the equipment is cleaned and maintained for optimum performance, referring equipment problems to the supervisor.

Ensures the microfilm or scanned image is an acceptable facsimile replacement for the original material. Confirms compliance with established bibliographic and preservation procedures and archival filming/imaging specifications. Examines for correct bibliographic identification, completeness, focus general clarity, and the presence of all necessary targets and finding aids. Inspects frame by frame the completeness of the actual text only to the extent appropriate for the material. Reconstructs files when incomplete.

Performs other duties as assigned.

The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area.

The incumbent of this position will work a compflex or flextime work schedule.

This is a non-supervisory, bargaining unit position.

Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.

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