Metadata Student Assistant

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Job Title

Metadata Student Assistant

Department

Libraries | Content and Access-JM

Metadata Overview

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.

Role Overview

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

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.

Location, Type & Hours

Location: Remote Location Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 12 Shift: First Shift

Background Check

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

Benefits

Ohio State benefits give you options to take care of what matters most to you — and opportunities to make adjustments as your life and needs change, including:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

Culture & Values

No matter your role, you’ll be part of creating what people need now: pathways to education, research and health care.

Working at Ohio State means you’re part of a team with a strong sense of community and an unwavering commitment to excellence — and, of course, incomparable Buckeye spirit.

We bring out the best in people, help each other succeed and learn together. By joining Ohio State, you become part of a top-20 public university with one of America’s leading academic health centers. We’re a team of dedicated colleagues with access to boundless resources that support you.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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