A lot has changed in 20 years of archiving sound archives. Bookings are open now so get your ticket on Eventbrite<\/a>! (2 day, 1 day and reduced rates available)<\/p>\n\n\n\n BISA 20th Anniversary Conference programme<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n The programme features on day one, 14 May 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And day two, 15 May 2026:<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019m really looking forward to seeing all my sound archives buddies again. If you ever have anything to do with sound archives then it really is worth getting a ticket even just for the networking. Hope to see you there!<\/p>\n\n\n BISA Conference 2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n British and Irish Sound Archives (BISA) 2026: 20th Anniversary Conference<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n A two-day conference reflecting on changes to practice, technology, and research in sound heritage<\/p>\n\n\n\n British and Irish Sound Archives (BISA) invite those who work with, hold, or have an interest in sound collections to join us for our 20th anniversary conference on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th May.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The conference will be hosted by the Sounds of the South West project at M Shed, Bristol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attendees can expect:<\/p>\n\n\n\n We look forward to seeing you there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n M ShedBristol, England<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Thursday, May 14 at 10:30 am to Friday, May 15 at 3 pm<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n\n\n\n TICKETS : https:\/\/www.eventbrite.co.uk\/e\/british-and-irish-sound-archives-bisa-2026-20th-anniversary-conference-tickets-1985050990950<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n BISA Creative Commons Licences and Sound Collections online session.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n We invite you to an online workshop on the Creative Commons (CC) licensing model, hosted by Steph Ashcroft and Alison Davidson from the British Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In this workshop we will look at the Creative Commons (CC) licensing model, what it covers and what it offers to the creators and users of sound recordings in archival collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the 20-minute introduction we will look at the 6 main CC licences that are regularly used in heritage and research, and discuss the pros and cons of these licence types. In particular we will highlight how CC licences work with data protection legislation, and how the British Library applies CC licences to material in it\u2019s Sound & Vision collections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In the 30-minute discussion, you are invited to share your own experiences of working with CC licences, and to ask any questions to Steph, Alison and the group. If there are any questions or topics you would like to be covered in the introduction, please feel free to contact Steph ahead of the workshop at stephanie.ashcroft@bl.uk<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Steph is the Rights Officer for the Sound & Vision department at the British Library. She develops processes and guidance for sound collections and supports S&V colleagues with copyright assessments and rights clearance activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Alison is the Copyright Manager at the British Library. She manages the copyright training programme for staff and advises on copyright policy and processes, such as for digitisation projects and exhibitions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Creative Commons licences and sound collections Tickets, Thu, Jan 15, 2026 at 2:00 PM | Eventbrite<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n We will deliver this workshop via Teams and will send a link out to all those signed up through Eventbrite in advance of the workshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research Assistant Opportunity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Small Scale Online Radio project in partnership with the University of Glasgow. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You will contribute to a project Archiving Community: Social Infrastructure and Small-Scale Online Radio working with Dr Henry Ivry and Dr Paul Rekret<\/em>. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to the formulation and submission of research publications and research proposals as well as help manage and direct this complex and challenging project as opportunities allow. The successful candidate will also work in partnership with the National Library of Scotland in developing prototypes for archiving broadcast material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Research Assistant \u00b7 University of Glasgow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n BISA 2025: Sound Heritage Research & Innovation – UPDATE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
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