Metadata Strategy Specialist: Linked Data

Code4lib; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan

Educational Assistance

Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days

On-Site Fitness Center

Job summary

A cultural institution in Los Angeles is seeking a Metadata Strategies Specialist to lead and design metadata projects. The ideal candidate will have an MLIS and 5+ years of experience related to metadata and digital archives. This role requires strong knowledge of metadata standards and project management skills, as well as collaboration with various internal teams to enhance digital archival collections. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years related professional experience.
• Experience in visual arts, libraries, and/or archives is desirable.
• Technical expertise is required.

Responsibilities

• Design and lead metadata projects with internal stakeholders.
• Analyze source metadata for opportunities for reconciliation.
• Establish quality control processes for metadata accuracy.
• Identify external metadata contributions opportunities.
• Provide guidance on updated workflows and metadata practices.

Skills

Knowledge of metadata standards

Technical expertise in OpenRefine

Familiarity with Python

Communication skills

Project management experience

Education

MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Undergraduate and additional graduate degree

Tools

OpenRefine

Database structures

Job description

A cultural institution in Los Angeles is seeking a Metadata Strategies Specialist to lead and design metadata projects. The ideal candidate will have an MLIS and 5+ years of experience related to metadata and digital archives. This role requires strong knowledge of metadata standards and project management skills, as well as collaboration with various internal teams to enhance digital archival collections. Benefits include comprehensive medical insurance and professional development opportunities.