Metadata Specialist

4 weeks ago

Bethesda Maryland, United States Library Systems & Services Full time
Job Title: Metadata Specialist

Library Systems & Services is seeking a highly skilled Metadata Specialist to join our team dedicated to enhancing the discoverability and accessibility of our vast biomedical and health sciences collections.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Metadata Creation and Management: Develop and enhance metadata for a diverse range of library and archival materials, including monographs, serials, rare books, manuscripts, audiovisual materials, and digital collections.
  • Apply Metadata Standards: Apply appropriate metadata standards (e.g., MARC, Dublin Core, EAD, MODS) and classification schemes (e.g., LCC, MeSH) to ensure accurate and comprehensive description of collection materials.
  • Collaborate with Team Members: Collaborate with catalogers, archivists, and other technical staff to create and refine bibliographic records, ensuring consistency and alignment with institutional guidelines.
  • AI/ML Integration: Collaborate with the AI/ML team to develop and test tools designed to automate and expedite metadata creation.
  • Evaluate AI-Generated Metadata: Assist in training AI/ML models by providing expertise in metadata standards and cataloging practices. Evaluate the effectiveness of AI-generated metadata and contribute to the refinement of these tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
  • Quality Assurance and Control: Conduct quality assurance reviews of metadata records, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to institutional and industry standards.
  • Project Coordination and Collaboration: Work closely with the Project Coordinator and other team members to develop and implement work plans for the cataloging and description of unprocessed materials.
  • Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of metadata creation activities, including processes, standards applied, and issues encountered. Prepare reports on metadata creation progress, challenges, and the effectiveness of AI/ML tools for internal and external stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • Education and Experience: Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or a related field with a focus on metadata, cataloging, or archival studies.
  • Minimum of 3-5 years of experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in metadata creation and management, preferably in a large academic or research library setting.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in metadata standards and schema (e.g., MARC, EAD, Dublin Core). Familiarity with cataloging tools and systems (e.g., OCLC Connexion, ILS/LMS systems). Experience with AI/ML tools and methodologies as applied to metadata creation and cataloging.
  • Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and quality in metadata creation.

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