Entry-Level Digital Archives Metadata Specialist

METRO | 599; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Metropolitan Archive Service in New York seeks an entry-level Metadata Operations Specialist for a two-year temporary position. This role involves operational support in cataloging and metadata management, ensuring accurate and compliant metadata for digital assets, and collaborating on preservation processes. Ideal candidates have a BA or equivalent, experience in an academic environment, and knowledge of metadata standards.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years’ experience or relevant coursework.
• Relevant work experience in an academic environment.
• In-depth knowledge of metadata formats, cataloging, and content standards.

Responsibilities

• Process metadata descriptions for ingest into library systems.
• Conduct quality assurance and metadata remediation.
• Evaluate metadata workflows and recommend solutions.

Skills

Working knowledge of metadata tools and systems

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational and project management skills

Education

BA or equivalent

Tools

OpenRefine

MARCEdit

Job description

A Metropolitan Archive Service in New York seeks an entry-level Metadata Operations Specialist for a two-year temporary position. This role involves operational support in cataloging and metadata management, ensuring accurate and compliant metadata for digital assets, and collaborating on preservation processes. Ideal candidates have a BA or equivalent, experience in an academic environment, and knowledge of metadata standards.