Part-Time Data Transformation & Metadata Specialist

Experience Oxfordshire; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

38 days annual leave

Childcare services

Family leave schemes

Season Ticket travel loans

Job summary

Bodleian Libraries is hiring a Data Conversion Assistant to work on auditing and transforming metadata from legacy datasets into modern formats. The role supports Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services and focuses on improving discoverability of Special Collections.

The position is part-time (18.25 hours/week) for 12 months, with a flexible weekly pattern and a mix of remote and on-site work. Experience with METS/TEI/MODS/MARC 21 is desirable, and strong analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Audit and transform data from legacy datasets into modern formats.
• Collate and analyse collections data and perform quality assurance checks.
• Document conversion decisions and any anomalies or issues.

Skills

Structured metadata

Catalogue records

Python scripting

Bash scripting

Command-line tools

METS/TEI/MODS/MARC 21

Tools

Python

Bash

Job description

Bodleian Libraries is hiring a Data Conversion Assistant to work on auditing and transforming metadata from legacy datasets into modern formats. The role supports Bodleian Digital Library Systems and Services and focuses on improving discoverability of Special Collections.

The position is part-time (18.25 hours/week) for 12 months, with a flexible weekly pattern and a mix of remote and on-site work. Experience with METS/TEI/MODS/MARC 21 is desirable, and strong analytical skills are essential.