Quick Summary
University of Minnesota seeks Metadata Assistant with a base salary of $17.50/hour. This position requires experience handling archival, special collections, and other fragile materials.
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Primary Function
This position provides basic quality control, metadata review, and digitization services for the Digital Library Services unit working on a number of projects. This work is done under the direction and supervision of DLS staff.
Responsibilities
- Perform quality control review of objects uploaded to our UMedia digital collections site .
- Assist with metadata clean-up projects: cross-reference, edit, or correct basic descriptive metadata using supplied spreadsheets.
- Document / track edits, maintaining constant communication with supervisor.
- Digitize print and text-based materials using various scanning equipment.
- Prepare material for shipping to external vendors.
Required Qualifications
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to make independent decisions and also collaborate as part of a team
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience handling archival, special collections, and other fragile materials
- Experience creating and updating descriptive metadata for archival and special collections according to national and local best practices
- Experience with ContentDM collections management system
- Experience or familiarity working with different types of scanning equipment in a production environment
More information
This is a part-time, temporary position. The base pay is $17.50/hour.
How to Apply
For more detailed information and to apply, see the University of Minnesota's full online job post.