[Hiring] Metadata Student Assistant @The Ohio State University

Role Description

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.

• Finding, creating, and editing metadata using Microsoft Excel and/or Open Refine
• Editing and publishing online metadata records in DC
• Performing quality review as instructed to ensure metadata accuracy and integrity on all assigned projects
• Creating 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, which may include:
  • Transcribing pages that have not been converted to machine-readable text
  • Proofreading and correcting transcriptions
  • Providing alternative text for images
  • Reviewing and editing captions and transcriptions for audiovisual resources

Qualifications

• 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 sometimes 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

Requirements

• 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

Benefits

• Remote work flexibility
• Opportunity for internship or independent study course credit
• Training provided

Company Description

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.