Metadata Strategy & Governance Specialist - Linked Data

Code4lib; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution in Los Angeles seeks an Authorities & Entity Management Metadata Specialist to enhance its metadata strategy. This role involves collaboration across departments focusing on data quality and governance. Candidates should have an MLIS and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in visual arts or archives. Strong knowledge of archival metadata standards and technical skills in tools like OpenRefine are essential. The position offers a dynamic working environment with responsibilities in metadata enrichment and cross-collection linking.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years related professional experience.
• Experience in the visual arts, library, or archives domains is highly desirable.
• Ability to conceptualize metadata work within broader institutional and strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Govern external authorities and entity data reconciliation.
• Lead metadata governance groups focusing on data quality.
• Design and participate in bibliographic and archival data cleanup.

Skills

Knowledge of current archival and bibliographic metadata standards

Technical expertise in OpenRefine

Excellent communication skills

Education

MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Tools

OpenRefine

Python

Job description

A prestigious research institution in Los Angeles seeks an Authorities & Entity Management Metadata Specialist to enhance its metadata strategy. This role involves collaboration across departments focusing on data quality and governance. Candidates should have an MLIS and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in visual arts or archives. Strong knowledge of archival metadata standards and technical skills in tools like OpenRefine are essential. The position offers a dynamic working environment with responsibilities in metadata enrichment and cross-collection linking.