Metadata Specialist (Specialist III)
The New York Public Library
New York, New York

_** Overview:**_

  
The Metadata Services Unit (MSU) of NYPL Labs is seeking its newest member: a
creative, self-motivated specialist to wrangle metadata, oversee workflows,
make batch enhancements across a corpus of more than a million metadata
records, contributing to the conceptualization and rollout of experimental
data collection and remediation tools, and lots more. This is a perfect
opportunity for an enthusiastic, problem-solving individual interested in the
full digital library lifecycle, from digitization to the creation of user-
engagement tools and public programs. Passionate interest in the future of
libraries a must.

  
  
  
The Metadata Services Unit supports the discovery, use, and innovative reuse
of NYPL's unique digital resources on the Web, particularly via its new
Digital Collections platform (http://digitalcollections.nypl.org/) and other
tools. MSU defines local standards, monitors metadata quality, and provides
training and support to metadata creators across NYPL.

  
  
  
The Metadata Services Unit is part of the New York Public Library Labs (NYPL
Labs). Based dually at the Library's landmark central branch on 42nd Street,
and at its cutting-edge services center in Long Island City, NYPL Labs is an
interdisciplinary team working to reformat and reposition the Library's
knowledge for the Internet age. Labs combines core digital library capacities
(digitization, metadata, permissions/reproductions etc.) with an award-winning
tech/design and outreach team focused on deepening engagement with digital
collections and data, and fostering new forms of research and creativity.

  
  
_**Responsibilities:**_

  
Reporting to the Manager, Metadata Services Unit, this position:



Creates, updates, and enhances metadata for the Library's digital
collections

  
Coordinates metadata creation workflows for digitization projects in close
collaboration with curators, Digital Imaging Unit staff, Rights staff, and
metadata creators.



Trains staff across NYPL on tools, policies, and procedures to ensure NYPL
metadata complies with local and international standards and practices.



Scripts batch processes for uploading and updating metadata in NYPL's Metadata
Management System.



Manages workflows for ingesting locally scanned materials into HathiTrust and
updating local

ILS records with HathiTrust links.



Contributes to local metadata policies, procedures, and standards as well as
technical requirements for NYPL's Metadata Management System, digital
repository, and other tools.



Performs other duties as required

  


  
_**Key Competencies:**_

  
 The ability to
establish priorities, follow project timelines, and meet deadlines while
working independently and with minimal supervision



Accuracy and attention to detail



The ability to identify opportunities for, and implement solutions to achieve,
greater efficiency in a production environment

  
_**Qualifications:**_

  
 Masters Degree
required, ALA accredited MLIS preferred, Archival Studies Certificate a plus.

  
 Strong
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

  
 Demonstrated ability
to work well collaboratively and independently on complex projects involving
diverse participants outside the direct work unit, and to meet project
deadlines.

  
 Demonstrated
organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with attention to
detail and a high level of accuracy.

  
 Experience
interpreting and applying descriptive content standards (such as RDA, DACS,
CCO, etc.) in a non-MARC metadata environment.

  
 Demonstrated
knowledge of data and database structures, metadata standards, and encoding
schema, including MARC21, Dublin Core, MODS, METS and EAD.

  
 Experience using
scripting and querying languages such as Python, SQL, Javascript, Bash, etc.
to extract, analyze, or manipulate metadata.

  
 Familiarity with
Linked Data concepts and technologies.

  
_**Starting Salary:**_

USD $55,615.00/Yr.

  
_**Union / Non Union:**_

Local 1930

  
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