Metadata Student Assistant

Location: Location Metadata Student Assistant 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. Required: 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 Open Refine Additional Information: Please submit cover letter and resume with online application. Location: Remote Location Position Type: Temporary (Fixed Term) Scheduled Hours: 12 Shift: First Shift Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.