Data Conversion Assistant

Bodleian Libraries; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 14,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Travel loans

Job summary

Bodleian Libraries is seeking a part-time data specialist to audit and transform metadata across legacy datasets, improving discoverability of Special Collections. You will collate, analyse, and document conversions while performing quality assurance checks.

The role offers a flexible hybrid work pattern with on-site and remote elements in Oxford, and a 12-month fixed-term contract. Strong attention to detail and experience with METS/TEI/MODS/MARC 21 are desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience with structured metadata and/or catalogue records.
• Strong IT skills and confidence with digital data.

Responsibilities

• Audit and transform data in legacy datasets into modern formats.
• Collate and analyse collections data; document decisions and issues.
• Perform quality assurance and ensure accessibility of Special Collections.

Skills

Structured metadata

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Tools

Python

Bash

Command-line tools

Job description

THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services (BDLSS) provides digital services across the Bodleian Libraries, supporting students, academics, researchers and the wider public. You will work on a variety of initiatives to audit and transform data held in legacy datasets into modern, sustainable formats, helping to improve the discoverability and accessibility of the Bodleian Libraries' rich Special Collections. You will collate and analyse collections data, transform structured data in line with library best practice, carry out quality assurance checks, and document conversion decisions, anomalies and unresolved issues. This is a part-time, fixed-term position, working 18.25 hours per week for 12 months. A mix of remote and onsite working can be considered, and the weekly working pattern is flexible and will be agreed with the successful candidate.

About You

You will have experience of working with structured metadata and/or catalogue records, together with strong IT skills and confidence in working with digital data. You will have experience of scripting and automation tools such as Python, Bash or command-line tools, and knowledge of bibliographic and structural metadata standards and formats used in library environments, such as METS, TEI, MODS and MARC 21. You will bring excellent attention to detail, communication, organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and be able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.

What We Offer

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme


• 38 days of annual leave


• A comprehensive range of childcare services


• Family leave schemes


• Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans

Diversity

Our staff and students come from all over the world, and we proudly promote a friendly and inclusive culture. Diversity is positively encouraged, through diverse groups and champions, as well as a number of family-friendly policies, such as the right to apply for flexible working and support for staff returning from periods of extended absence, for example, shared parental leave. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible. If you require the job description or any other materials in an alternative format, or if you would like to request any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process, please contact the recruitment team at .