[Ohiodig] Metadata Intern/Student Assistant position - Ohio State University Libraries - Remote or on campus

[Klose, Annamarie C.]

Hi, all,

I'm looking for a grad student who lives in Ohio to be a Metadata Intern/Student Assistant (R98512). The position can be done either on campus at Ohio State University or remotely. However, the university requires that all employees work in Ohio.
The Metadata Student Assistant assists Ohio State University Libraries’ Metadata Initiatives Librarian and Metadata Specialist with projects related to creating, transforming, and editing non-MARC metadata for the Libraries’ Digital Collections (DC). This repository includes a wide variety of digitized and born-digital special collections and archival resources. Tasks include finding, creating, and editing metadata using Microsoft Excel and/or Open Refine; editing and publishing online metadata records in DC; perform quality review as instructed to ensure metadata accuracy and integrity on all assigned projects; create original descriptions of works to aid access and the University’s Digital Accessibility Policy.

Position Details:

  *   May work in-person on Columbus campus or remotely from any location in Ohio
  *   15-20 hours per week during weekdays
  *   May be used for internship or independent study course credit
  *   Training will be provided for this position.
Tasks include:

  *   Creating new metadata and/or repurposing existing metadata
  *   Ingesting metadata and digital files into the DC repository
  *   Verifying that ingests were successful
  *   Aiding with accessibility for digital files. This may include: 1. transcribing pages that have not been converted to machine-readable text; 2. proofreading and correcting transcriptions; 3. Providing alternative text for images.
Required:

  *   The ideal candidate for this position:
  *   Enrolled in Masters degree with a focus on Library and Information Science, Art History, History, English, or Humanities.
  *   Likes detailed work, even if it is sometime repetitive
  *   Always double checks for typos
  *   Enjoys working independently
  *   Comfortable learning new technologies and skills
  *   Experience using Microsoft Excel
Desired:​

  *   Completed cataloging and/or metadata coursework
  *   Familiarity with controlled vocabularies, e.g. Library of Congress Subject Headings, Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus.
  *   Experience with digital collection
  *   Experience with data manipulation with OpenRefine

Additional Information:
Please submit cover letter and resume with online application.

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Thank you,
Anna

[The Ohio State University]
Annamarie C. Klose, MLIS
Metadata Initiatives Librarian
Assistant Professor
The Ohio State University Libraries
120B Library Tech Center, 1165 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212
614-292-3257 Office
klose.16 at osu.edu<mailto:klose.16 at osu.edu> / library.osu.edu<http://library.osu.edu/>

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