Metadata Specialist

3 weeks ago

New Haven, Connecticut, United States Yale University Full time


Details

Posted: 07-Dec-23

Location: New Haven, Connecticut

Type: Full-time

Salary: Open

Internal Number: 85614BR

1. Creates and implements appropriate metadata strategies for digital projects, including analyzing metadata needs and developing workflows. 2. Performs analysis, remediation, and normalization of metadata in the library's online catalogs and discovery layer. 3. Reviews, converts, and remediates metadata for digitized legacy collections. Provides consultation on metadata standards and applications to collection owners, faculty and staff. 4. Participates in the planning and implementation of library-wide digital initiatives and projects. 5. Manages metadata projects and ensures their timely progress and completion. Provides training and creates documentation as needed. 6. Applies programming and scripting skills in support of the technical requirements and production needs for metadata creation, conversion, enhancement, and maintenance. Develops and/or customizes applications and tools for automation and innovation. 7. Participates in the development of the infrastructure and workflows of the Library's digital repositories. Coordinates metadata activities and advises on metadata function improvement, enhancement, and troubleshooting in support of those repositories. Acts as liaison between department and Library IT staff. 8. Develops and provides technical training for staff within the department and across the library in metadata standards and best practices. 9. Engages in ongoing professional development by seeking training and learning opportunities inside and outside of Yale to keep up with new developments in the field of metadata and discovery technologies. 10. Serves on departmental and library-wide committees, and engages in regional and national professional organizations and collaborative activities. 11. Participates in the library's management, assessment, training and development programs. 12. Establishes a record of service to the Library, the University and the profession. 13. May be required to assist with disaster recovery efforts. 14. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skill/ability 1: Demonstrated knowledge of current national metadata content and structural standards.
Required Skill/ability 2: Demonstrated ability in creating, editing, migrating, enhancing, and transforming metadata. Ability to develop application profiles and metadata crosswalks.
Required Skill/ability 3: Demonstrated skills with programming languages and/or data manipulation tools (e.g., Excel, OpenRefine, Python, XSLT).
Required Skill/ability 4: Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of data formats (e.g., CSV, JSON, and XML) as well as RESTFul APIs.
Required Skill/ability 5: Evidence of ability to assess, analyze, and solve problems creatively and collaboratively in a complex, rapidly changing environment. Strong service orientation and interest in improving both staff and patron experiences.
Preferred Education: Experience with database design and management and SQL. Familiarity with exploratory data analysis techniques. Demonstrated ability with one or more programming languages. Experience conducting data analysis using tools such as Tableau; working with ArchivesSpace, Integrated Library Systems, or similar systems; with Git and Linux virtual machines. Experience with machine learning frameworks.
Work Week: Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
Posting Position Title: Metadata Librarian
University Job Title: Metadata Specialist
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills: Experience with database design and management and SQL. Familiarity with exploratory data analysis techniques. Demonstrated ability with one or more programming languages. Experience conducting data analysis using tools such as Tableau; working with ArchivesSpace, Integrated Library Systems, or similar systems; with Git and Linux virtual machines. Experience with machine learning frameworks.

1. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. In selected instances, a post-graduate degree in a related discipline may be required or substituted for a master's degree in library science. 2. Demonstrated record of designing projects and bringing them to conclusion in a timely fashion. 3. Demonstrated excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communications and analytical ability; accuracy and attention to detail. 4. Experience working collegially and cooperatively within and across organizations. 5. Experience working collaboratively and independently with varied groups within a complex organization and rapidly changing, team environment. Yale University assigns ranks to librarian positions based on a combination of professional experience and accomplishments. Librarian ranking information can be found at:

Create a Job Alert for Similar Jobs
About Yale University
Yale University is an American private Ivy League research university located in New Haven, Connecticut. Founded in 1701 in the Colony of Connecticut, the university is the third-oldest institution of higher education in the United States.
Connections working at Yale University
More Jobs from This Employer

Return to Search Results


View or Apply

To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your email – cover/motivation letter where ) you saw this job posting.

  • Document Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States TBG | The Bachrach Group Full time

    MOSTLY REMOTE!! ONLY 3 days in office per MONTH Position SummaryOur client is seeking a seasoned Document Services Specialist to produce both standard and complex documents using a variety of word processing techniques. This role involves merging data, making corrections, tracking changes, and performing additional clerical tasks as needed. Proficiency in...

  • Document Specialist

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States TBG | The Bachrach Group Full time

    MOSTLY REMOTE!! ONLY 3 days in office per MONTH Position SummaryOur client is seeking a seasoned Document Services Specialist to produce both standard and complex documents using a variety of word processing techniques. This role involves merging data, making corrections, tracking changes, and performing additional clerical tasks as needed. Proficiency in...

  • Document Specialist

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States TBG | The Bachrach Group Full time

    MOSTLY REMOTE!! ONLY 3 days in office per MONTH Position SummaryOur client is seeking a seasoned Document Services Specialist to produce both standard and complex documents using a variety of word processing techniques. This role involves merging data, making corrections, tracking changes, and performing additional clerical tasks as needed. Proficiency in...

  • Correlations Specialist SLA/ELD

    2 weeks ago

    New Rochelle, New York, United States Benchmark Education Company Full time

    Position Purpose:The SLA/ELD Correlation and Metadata Specialist drives and develops standard correlations and supports the maintenance of related metadata for all products, both core and supplemental.Duties and Responsibilities: Correlate teacher and student materials to standards, including SLA, ELD, ELA, CCSS, NGSS, and individual state and district...

  • Litigation Technology Analyst

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Milbank LLP Full time

    **Responsibilities**: - Process ESI using RelativityOne (includes duplication, culling/filtering, text/metadata extraction, OCRing non-searchable files, tiff conversion, error/exception handling and quality control). - Manipulate data using MS Access and other tools. - Load electronic documents (images, metadata, native files, transcripts, videos, etc.)...

  • Specialist Metrics and Analytics

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON CORPORATION Full time

    The Bank of New York Mellon seeks a Specialist, Metrics and Analytics in New York, NY to define, create, and maintain a meaningful set of metrics and analyze business intelligence data to inform business and product decisions. Establish relationships to obtain data needed for metrics and blends historical data from available industry reports, public...

  • Technology Support Specialist II

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Latham & Watkins Full time

    Technology Support Specialist II Tracking Code 5699 Job Description Latham & Watkins, a global law firm consistently ranked among the top firms in the world, is seeking a Technology Support Specialist II to join our dynamic team in New York. This role requires a schedule of Monday through Friday from 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm ET. **About Latham & Watkins**Latham...

  • Collibra Data Governance Expert

    2 months ago

    New York, United States Vminds technologies Inc Full time

    Job Title : Collibra Data Governance Expert - SME Location: NYC = day 1 onsite Duration: Long term Job Type : Contract (We can consider - W2 / C2C ) **Responsibilities**: Experience with Collibra Data Governance tool in Banking/Assessment Management Data Mapping Specialist - Conduct comprehensive data mapping exercises within the Collibra Data...

  • Knowledge Coordinator

    4 days ago

    New York, United States Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP Full time

    **Description/Job Summary** The Knowledge Coordinator will assist with the maintenance of the Firm's knowledge management products including document repositories and the experience management system. The Knowledge Coordinator will enter new records, clean up data, research and complete missing information and resolve discrepancies in various knowledge...

  • Senior Data Engineer

    2 months ago

    New York, United States Russell Tobin Full time

    Job Title: Sr Data EngineerLocation: RemotePay : $60 - $72 / HR W2(DOE)Duration : 10 monthsCompany Overview:Join our team., a leading media and technology company headquartered in New York, NY. We are seeking a skilled Data Management and Governance Specialist to contribute to our data governance initiatives and processes. As a member of our team, you will...

  • Salesforce Technical Lead

    2 months ago

    New York, United States Diverse Lynx Full time

    Job Title: Salesforce Technical Lead Location: New York (Initially Remote) Duration: Contract Job description- Brief Summary of Role: A Salesforce Technical Lead designs and implements the key technical components of the solution and helps direct technical resources to develop and deliver the project deliverables. The Senior Technical Lead reduces the...

  • Salesforce Technical Lead

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States Diverse Lynx Full time

    Job Title: Salesforce Technical Lead Location: New York (Initially Remote) Duration: Contract Job description- Brief Summary of Role: A Salesforce Technical Lead designs and implements the key technical components of the solution and helps direct technical resources to develop and deliver the project deliverables. The Senior Technical Lead reduces the...

  • Salesforce Technical Lead

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Diverse Lynx Full time

    Job Title: Salesforce Technical Lead Location: New York (Initially Remote) Duration: Contract Job description- Brief Summary of Role: A Salesforce Technical Lead designs and implements the key technical components of the solution and helps direct technical resources to develop and deliver the project deliverables. The Senior Technical Lead reduces the...

  • Salesforce Technical Lead

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Diverse Lynx Full time

    Job Title: Salesforce Technical Lead Location: New York (Initially Remote) Duration: Contract Job description- Brief Summary of Role: A Salesforce Technical Lead designs and implements the key technical components of the solution and helps direct technical resources to develop and deliver the project deliverables. The Senior Technical Lead reduces the...

  • Senior Data Engineer

    2 months ago

    New York, United States Russell Tobin Full time

    Job Title: Sr Data EngineerLocation: RemotePay : $60 - $72 / HR W2(DOE)Duration : 10 monthsCompany Overview:Join our team., a leading media and technology company headquartered in New York, NY. We are seeking a skilled Data Management and Governance Specialist to contribute to our data governance initiatives and processes. As a member of our team, you will...

  • Director, Digital Content Platforms

    2 months ago

    New York, United States Pfizer Full time

    ROLE SUMMARY Pfizer’s Biopharma, Patient and Centre for Digital Innovation (BPC) team are responsible for the creation, configuration, launch, and support of all externally facing digital (web, mobile, omni-channel, & device) products, platforms, services, and experiences, servicing all external customer types at Pfizer. In addition, they are accountable...

  • Salesforce Release Manager

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States Pierce Technology Corp Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Release Manager will be responsible for executing deployments for Salesforce.com and related cloud services. This includes defining the way releases are handled, ensuring that all functionality is delivered smoothly and efficiently to our customers. While this role does not involve management of direct reports, it does...

  • Salesforce Release Manager

    3 weeks ago

    New York, United States Pierce Technology Corp Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Release Manager will be responsible for executing deployments for Salesforce.com and related cloud services. This includes defining the way releases are handled, ensuring that all functionality is delivered smoothly and efficiently to our customers. While this role does not involve management of direct reports, it does...

  • Salesforce Release Manager

    4 weeks ago

    New York, United States Pierce Full time

    The Release Manager will be responsible for executing deployments for Salesforce.com and related cloud services. This includes defining the way releases are handled, ensuring that all functionality is delivered smoothly and efficiently to our customers. While this role does not involve management of direct reports, it does require strong facilitation and...

  • Salesforce Release Manager

    2 weeks ago

    New York, United States Pierce Technology Corp Full time

    Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe Release Manager will be responsible for executing deployments for Salesforce.com and related cloud services. This includes defining the way releases are handled, ensuring that all functionality is delivered smoothly and efficiently to our customers. While this role does not involve management of direct reports, it does...