Project Archivist: Metadata & Digitisation Support

Digital Preservation Coalition; Town of Oxford; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution based in Canada is seeking a Project Archivist to join their Archives and Modern Manuscripts team. This role focuses on supporting the creation and management of metadata related to the cataloguing and digitization of collections. The successful candidate will ensure that metadata meets established guidelines, facilitating the effective discovery and use of archives. Candidates should be prepared for tasks involving handling materials and working collaboratively with various teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing metadata for archives and manuscripts.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Support metadata creation and management activities.
• Transform metadata for cataloguing and digitization.
• Ensure quality assurance of metadata in systems.

Skills

Metadata creation and management

Quality assurance in metadata

Transforming unstructured metadata

Cataloguing materials

Job description

A prestigious educational institution based in Canada is seeking a Project Archivist to join their Archives and Modern Manuscripts team. This role focuses on supporting the creation and management of metadata related to the cataloguing and digitization of collections. The successful candidate will ensure that metadata meets established guidelines, facilitating the effective discovery and use of archives. Candidates should be prepared for tasks involving handling materials and working collaboratively with various teams.