Data Conversion Assistant

University Of Oxford; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Discounted travel

Job summary

BDLSS at the University of Oxford is seeking a part-time data specialist to audit and transform metadata within Bodleian Libraries' Special Collections, improving discoverability and accessibility.

You will collate and analyse collections data, transform structured data to modern formats, and document decisions, anomalies and unresolved issues with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience working with structured metadata and catalogue records.
• Experience with scripting/automation tools like Python, Bash, or command-line tools.
• Knowledge of bibliographic/structural metadata standards and formats (METS, TEI, MODS, MARC 21).

Responsibilities

• Audit and transform data in legacy datasets into modern, sustainable formats.
• Collate and analyse collections data and document conversion decisions, anomalies and unresolved issues.
• Carry out quality assurance checks to improve discoverability and accessibility of Special Collections.

Job description

Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford OX2 0EW

THIS POST COULD BE CONSIDERED AS A SECONDMENT OPPORTUNITY

About the role

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

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