[Ohiodig] Metadata Student Assistant position for graduate student

[Klose, Annamarie]

Hi, all,

I’m looking to hire a graduate student as a Metadata Student Assistant.

Details below. To apply, go to: https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/OSUEventJobs/job/Remote-Location/Metadata-Student-Assistant_R157294-1

Thank you,
Anna

Position description:


Metadata is “data about data,” or rather information that is used to describe, locate, manage, and preserve information resources, such as a document, audio file, or digital image. Simple examples of metadata include: the title of a book, running time of a movie, or genre of a song.

The Metadata Student Assistant aids 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:

    Work hybrid or remotely from any location in Ohio

    10-12 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; 4. reviewing and editing captions and transcriptions for audiovisual resources.

Required:

The ideal candidate for this position:

    Enrolled in a 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

    Good communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration

    Comfortable participating in meetings



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 collections

    Experience with data manipulation with OpenRefine

Additional Information:

Please submit cover letter and resume with online application.

Location:
Remote Location

Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)

Scheduled Hours:
12

Shift:
First Shift

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Annamarie C. Klose, MLIS
Metadata Initiatives Librarian
Associate 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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