Library Digital Collections & Metadata Assistant

Texas A&M University; Commerce (TX); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

East Texas A&M University Department Library is seeking a Federal Work-Study Student to support the Resource Acquisition and Discovery department. The role includes uploading materials to the institutional repository and organizing files per established guidelines, along with metadata review for accuracy and consistency.

The position also involves quality control of records, captioning and transcripts for multimedia content, accessibility improvements, and physical processing of library

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail, especially in metadata entry and reviewing digital content.
• Ability to listen and communicate effectively (verbal and written) with staff.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Upload materials to the institutional repository and organize files per guidelines.
• Review and edit metadata for repository records for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform quality control checks on repository records to improve discoverability.
• Create and review captions and transcripts for video content to ensure accessibility.
• Assist with accessibility improvements for digital materials following ADA best practices.
• Assist with physical processing of library materials including labeling and binding tasks.
• Mend library materials such as spine replacements and page repairs.
• Maintain the library's online catalog and verify inventories.
• Retrieval and delivery of library materials within the library.
• Perform other duties as assigned by RAD staff and faculty.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Job description

East Texas A&M University Department Library is seeking a Federal Work-Study Student to support the Resource Acquisition and Discovery department. The role includes uploading materials to the institutional repository and organizing files per established guidelines, along with metadata review for accuracy and consistency.

The position also involves quality control of records, captioning and transcripts for multimedia content, accessibility improvements, and physical processing of library