Library of Congress
Copyright Specialist (Registration)
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Summary
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. Ability to Identify, Analyze, and Resolve Problems.** Ability to Communicate in Writing.** Ability to Work with a Variety of Written Information, Procedures, and Instructions.** Ability to Utilize Computer Technology/Software Applications. Ability to Plan, Prioritize, Organize and Execute Work. Ability to Communicate Effectively other than in Writing.
Major Duties
This position serves as a Copyright Registration Specialist within the Registration Program in the U.S. Copyright Office. As a Copyright Registration Specialist, you will: Examine claims to copyright in all categories of works applicable in the particular Division assigned, and register, question, or refuse claims as appropriate. Determine whether the works deposited contain sufficient original creative authorship and whether all applicable eligibility requirements have been met. Using specific guidelines established by the Registration Program and the particular Division assigned, examine registration materials to determine the correct facts of the claim, check the accuracy of the application statements against information included in the physical or electronic work deposited, and appropriately question discrepancies. In appropriate circumstances, perform research on copyright issues involving the Copyright Act, U.S. Copyright Office regulations, the Compendium of U.S. Copyright Office Practices, Third Edition, prior registration records, and other Office resources. Draft email correspondence that efficiently and accurately explains common problems, including the explanation of any relevant copyright principles, and evaluate correspondence relating to copyright claims. Convey copyright principles to a widely diverse audience, ranging from persons with no knowledge of copyright to copyright attorneys and industry professionals. Create a public record for registered claims based on copyright facts from the application and bibliographic facts from the deposit in accordance with Copyright Office policies and rules. Maintain a complex and dynamic workload in an effective and timely manner, and efficiently examine claims to copyright utilizing the electronic registration system software. Proficiently use standard software applications, such as Microsoft Office applications, to create email, letters, and other documents. Perform other duties as assigned. The position description number for these positions is 327081. The salary range indicated reflects the locality pay adjustments for the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan area. The incumbents of these positions will work a flextime work schedule. These positions are non-supervisory and are in the bargaining unit. Relocation expenses will not be authorized for the person(s) selected under this vacancy announcement.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment Library of Congress employees are prohibited from using illegal drugs, including marijuana. The Library is part of the Federal Government and abides by federal law, so regardless of individual state or District of Columbia laws, marijuana use is illegal, considered criminal activity, and can affect your employment at the Library. In addition, past or current drug use and activities (e.g., selling or distributing) may deem you ineligible for employment. 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. The Office of Registration Policy and Practice (RPP) contributes to the mission of the U.S. Copyright Office "to foster creativity" by maintaining and improving the Copyright Office's core functions of examining copyright applications and deposits; issuing certificates of registration; corresponding with applicants, attorneys, and industry professionals to resolve issues with registration materials; refusing copyright claims; cataloging copyright submissions; and providing information on copyright registrations to the general public, attorneys, and courts. RPP also provides leadership to the Copyright Office in the development and adoption of new solutions to improve quality, productivity, and efficiency in the Registration Program that will provide benefits to creators and the general public. These positions are located in the Literary, Performing Arts and/or Visual Arts Divisions, Registration Program, Copyright Office.
Required Documents
Current or former federal employees must submit their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50 or equivalent). Disabled applicants claiming Selective Placement eligibility must submit proof of disability and a certification of job readiness. If Selective Placement is applicable to you, you will not be considered without submitting this documentation.
How to Apply
Please carefully follow all instructions under the How to Apply tab to ensure you are considered for the position. You are required to apply online for this announcement. We are unable to accept mailed or emailed documents. You must complete the entire application process, including submission of all documents BEFORE this announcement closes. To do so, complete the following steps. Step 1: If you do not already have one, create a resume on USAJOBS. Although you must enter your Social Security Number for USAJOBS, this information will not be provided to the Library of Congress. Step 2: Review the Job Announcement. We recommend you go to the end of the Qualification and Evaluation section of the job announcement to preview the online questions that you will answer in Step 4. You may wish to customize your USAJOBS resume to ensure that it supports your responses to these questions. Step 3: Click on the "APPLY ONLINE" button to the right of this announcement. Follow USAJOBS' instructions to access your account and submit your resume. You will be redirected to the Hiring Management website to complete the application process. If this is your first time in Hiring Management, you will be asked to answer questions related to your eligibility for Federal employment. You will be able to update this information and save it to our account for future announcements. Step 4: Once you have completed the eligibility questions, you will be taken directly to the vacancy application questions. Answer all questions honestly and thoroughly. Step 5: Hiring Management offers three options that will electronically attach your documentation to your online application once you finish answering the questions in the job announcement. (1) You may select a document that you have already uploaded to USAJOBS for a previous announcement. (2) You may electronically upload a document directly from your computer to your application. Be certain to review your complete application for confirmation of the document uploaded and click on "Finished" to be returned to USAJOBS. (3) You may follow the "Faxing Supporting Documentation" instructions within the online application, which will provide the necessary cover sheets for each of your documents so that they will be correctly submitted. The fax number will be available on the cover sheet. Please note that each cover sheet and corresponding document must be faxed separately. Be certain to review your complete fax transmittal confirmation to ensure that all pages have been received. IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have multiple documents of the same kind, e.g. 2 undergraduate transcripts from different schools or 2 SF-50s, etc., be sure that they are all in the same file on your computer or in your USAJOBS profile before uploading them. If you try uploading them individually, only the last one sent will be visible in our system. Likewise, if sending them by fax, be sure and include both of them behind the respective fax cover sheet and send them as one fax. If you send them individually with the same cover sheet, the last one sent will overwrite the first one. Finally, if you upload a document, e.g. your undergraduate transcript, do not also fax that same document (or fax another undergraduate transcript), because whichever one you send last will be the only one that is visible in our system. If you have any questions about this information, please contact the person on this announcement BEFORE the closing date. Step 6: Click on "Finish" after you have completed your application. Once you have submitted your application, you can check your status online through your Hiring Management or MY USAJOBS account. Your complete online application and any required supplemental documentation (e.g., SF-50, etc.) must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of the announcement. It is your responsibility to ensure that all documents are received on time and that the materials are readable. Failure to do so will result in your application being excluded from consideration for this announcement. If you are experiencing any technical difficulty with the online process, you MUST CONTACT THE POINT OF CONTACT FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT BEFORE THE CLOSING DATE. For all technical issues please contact [email protected] , no later than 4:30pm EST of the Closing Date. REQUESTS FOR EXTENSIONS WILL NOT BE GRANTED.