AbstractThe range of interesting jobs, and accompanying job titles, in the information world has increased dramatically. In this issue’s column we hear from the British Library’s first Inventor in Residence about the work he does to encourage innovation.Keywordscommercializationideasinnovationinventorspatentspatent searchproductionGet full access to this articleView all access options for this article.Get accessReferences1.UK IPO UK intellectual Property Office, http://www.ipo.gov.uk2.British Library. www.bl.uk/bipc