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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">Hi, OhioDIG folks, </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span class="scxw41829677"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">Greetings from Columbus!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">I’m reaching out to tap into your network. <span style="background:white">University Libraries is looking for a qualified candidate for our Metadata Specialist role.</span></span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><b><span style="color:black">This position is:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline">The Ohio State University Libraries seeks an analytical and innovative individual to fill the position of Metadata Specialist. Under the general guidance of the Metadata Initiatives Librarian,
the position focuses on creating, transforming, and remediating metadata related to digitized and born-digital library materials, representing a rich and diverse array of formats, subjects, and levels of existing description. Applies knowledge of multiple
metadata standards and formats to perform metadata audits and clean up to ensure compliance with guidelines and formats. Prepares and verifies batch loads. Coordinates with colleagues throughout the library to ensure efficient workflows for digital collection
production, from selection to discoverability. Ensures application of various metadata standards and provides training and oversight to staff performing routine metadata creation. Hires and supervises student employees and may direct staff in performing metadata
work. Manages and prioritizes multiple concurrent projects, including ongoing communication and collaboration with partner units. Consistently demonstrates commitment to our values and promotes an organizational culture of Discovery, Connection, Equity, Integrity,
and Stewardship (<a href="https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions" target="_blank"><span class="wgl2"><span style="color:blue">https://library.osu.edu/strategic-directions</span></span></a>) as well as dedication to advance the work of Content and Access.
All other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p><b>Required Qualifications: </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics, Information Studies, Communications, or Art/Humanities or other appropriate field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Two years of experience manipulating data using Excel spreadsheets. Effective
oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Excellent analytic skills, including complex problems solving. Detailed oriented. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="text-align:inherit"><b>Desired Qualifications: </b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Experience creating and editing descriptive metadata. Experience with project management. Familiarity with metadata standards, such as Dublin Core. Familiarity with tools that clean-up and transform metadata, such as Python, XSLT, and OpenRefine. Aptitude
for learning new technologies or software.<o:p></o:p></p>
<h2><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Additional Information:<o:p></o:p></span></h2>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">The posting range for this position is $17.00 to $19.00 per hour.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto">Please attach cover letter and resume with online application.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="paragraph" style="margin:0in;vertical-align:baseline"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black">We are looking for someone who can think creatively, broadly, & strategically about metadata. </span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black;background:white">If you are interested or know someone that may be interested, please let me know! I’d be happy to speak with someone about the position to give more insight. You can also refer to our position
positing at [<a href="https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Metadata-Specialist_R27632-1">https://osu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OSUCareers/job/Columbus-Campus/Metadata-Specialist_R27632-1</a>.</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:black"> </span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span class="normaltextrun"><span style="color:black;background:white">I look forward to hearing from you!</span></span><span class="eop"><span style="color:black"> <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="eop"><span style="color:black">Thank you,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<span class="eop"><span style="color:black">Anna</span></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><img border="0" width="224" height="45" style="width:2.3333in;height:.4722in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01D7A567.68DEDED0" alt="The Ohio State University"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
</span><b>Annamarie C. Klose, MLIS, MA</b><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333"><br>
<span style="background:white">Metadata Initiatives Librarian</span><br>
<span style="background:white">Assistant Professor</span><br>
</span>The Ohio State University Libraries <br>
120B Library Tech Center, 1165 Kinnear Road, Columbus, OH 43212<br>
614-292-3257 Office<br>
<span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black;background:white"><a href="mailto:klose.16@osu.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">klose.16@osu.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#333333;background:white">
/ </span><a href="http://library.osu.edu/"><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0066CC;background:white">library.osu.edu</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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