Metadata Specialist Needed at The Indianapolis Public Library – IUI Department of Library and Information Science

Position Details

Title: Metadata Specialist
Location: Collection Management at the Library Services Center
Hours: 40 per week
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9 am to 5 pm (subject to change as needed)
Starting Hourly Rate: $19.08
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Submission Deadline: Thursday, April 27, 2016 at noon. Please apply online at www.indypl.org. Candidates will be updated on their status via email, please no phone inquiries.

IMPORTANT: This job is funded through a grant and will be contracted to complete assigned work. Incumbent will be an employee of the Indianapolis Public Library and subject to all policies and procedures of an employee, including employment at will.

A successful candidate will…

Have an MLS degree.
Have knowledge of and experience with metadata standards and content management principles.
Have knowledge of and experience with research and archival practices.
Have familiarity with content management systems. CONTENTdm knowledge is a plus.
Have familiarity with Microsoft Office applications and photo editing software, especially Photoshop and Excel.
Have ability to work and excel in individual and collaborative environments.
Have strong attention to detail.

What does the job look like?

Create original metadata according to industry and local standards, including experience with content management systems.
Assist with processing physical collections for delivery to the vendor and return to owner.
Perform content management system record maintenance, metadata cleanup, and other related projects.
Demonstrate knowledge of current metadata trends and standards (Dublin Core and LCSH), research and archival practices, and effective communication throughout library system and with external collection owners.
Effectively use image processing software (Photoshop, Handbrake, Irfanview, Bulk Rename Utility) to prepare and maintain digital collections.
Physical requirements include constant fine dexterity, hearing, and talking, frequent sitting, walking, lifting up to 40 pounds, carrying, pushing/ pulling, and handling. May occasionally lift more than 40 pounds.

For more information and to apply please visit: https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit2/?id=15582841&t=2

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