The Licensing Division Section of the Copyright Office administers the compulsory licenses in the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United States Code). The incumbent serves as a Copyright Technician located in the Information Section Unit in the Licensing Division Section. The incumbent will perform routine technician duties using the division's manual and automated systems and resources.

Duties

Copyright is a form of legal protection provided by the laws of the United States (Title 17, U. S. Code) to authors of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic, and other works. The United States Copyright Office, located within the Library of Congress and under the direction of the Register of Copyrights, administers the Copyright Law, advises Congress and government agencies on legal and policy matters; provides international representation on copyright issues; administers the national copyright registration system; provides collections materials to the Library through voluntary registration and mandatory deposit programs; records documents relating to copyright chain of title; administers statutory license provisions of the law, including collecting and distributing royalties; maintains the world’s largest database of copyright public records; and, provides information and reference services to the public.

Requirements

Qualifications

Applicants must have had progressively responsible experience and training sufficient in scope and quality to furnish them with an acceptable level of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position without more than normal supervision. 07-Ability to utilize computer technology and software applications.** 07-Ability to interpret and apply a variety of guidelines and/or regulations.** 07-Ability to communicate in writing. 07-Ability to retrieve, review and analyze information to resolve problems. 07-Ability to communicate and interact with others and serve as a liaison for an organization. 07-Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. 08-Ability to utilize computer technology and software applications.** 08-Ability to interpret and apply a variety of guidelines and/or regulations.** 08-Ability to communicate in writing. 08-Ability to retrieve, review and analyze information to resolve problems.  08-Ability to communicate and interact with others and serve as a liaison for an organization.  08-Ability to communicate effectively other than in writing. 

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address LIBRARY OF CONGRESS 101 Independence Ave. SE LM-107 Washington, District of Columbia 20540 United States
• Name: Customer Service Center
• Phone: 202-707-5627
• Email: [email protected]