Metadata Student Assistant

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Metadata is “data about data,” or rather information that is used to describe, locate, manage, and preserve information resources, such as a document, audio file, or digital image. Simple examples of metadata include: the title of a book, running time of a movie, or genre of a song.

The Metadata Student Assistant aids Ohio State University Libraries’ Metadata Initiatives Librarian and Metadata Specialist with projects related to creating, transforming, and editing non-MARC metadata for the Libraries’ Digital Collections (DC). This repository includes a wide variety of digitized and born-digital special collections and archival resources. Tasks include finding, creating, and editing metadata using Microsoft Excel and/or Open Refine; editing and publishing online metadata records in DC; perform quality review as instructed to ensure metadata accuracy and integrity on all assigned projects; create original descriptions of works to aid access and the University’s Digital Accessibility Policy. 

Position Details: 

• Work hybrid or remotely from any location in Ohio 

• 10-12 hours per week during weekdays 

• May be used for internship or independent study course credit 

• Training will be provided for this position 

Tasks include: 

• Creating new metadata and/or repurposing existing metadata 

• Ingesting metadata and digital files into the DC repository 

• Verifying that ingests were successful 

• Aiding with accessibility for digital files. This may include: 1. transcribing pages that have not been converted to machine-readable text; 2. proofreading and correcting transcriptions; 3. Providing alternative text for images; 4. reviewing and editing captions and transcriptions for audiovisual resources. 

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The ideal candidate for this position: 

• Enrolled in a Masters degree with a focus on Library and Information Science, Art History, History, English, or Humanities. 

• Likes detailed work, even if it is sometime repetitive 

• Always double checks for typos 

• Enjoys working independently 

• Comfortable learning new technologies and skills 

• Experience using Microsoft Excel 

• Good communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration 

• Comfortable participating in meetings 

Desired:​  

• Completed cataloging and/or metadata coursework 

• Familiarity with controlled vocabularies, e.g. Library of Congress Subject Headings, Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus 

• Experience with digital collections 

• Experience with data manipulation with OpenRefine 

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Please submit cover letter and resume with online application.

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