Metadata Specialist (Information Technology)
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The Job Details are as follows:
The Metadata Specialist is responsible for the complex evaluation, modification, ingest, and maintenance of data throughout its life-cycle, adhering to established standards and policies. This role involves effective communication with external data providers and institutions to resolve data issues. As curators and care givers of the data, the Metadata Specialist ensures the accuracy, integrity, and quality of the information.Responsibilities:
Performs hands-on data research on bibliographic and system log data; investigates, troubleshoots, and resolves data quality issues.
Develops effective dashboards including related KPIs/ metrics for visual analysis.
Analyzes existing dashboards using performance tuning, and works with colleagues to identify opportunities for process improvements.
Provides input for data science and machine learning projects.
Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information.
Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, math, statistics, or related field with three years of appropriate experience; OR, five years experience with data analysis or creation of library data.
Strong analytical and communication skills, with high attention to data quality; enjoys solving data problems while working with some ambiguity
Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
Experience with library data and library standards (e.g., MARC, KBART, COUNTER, BIBFRAME, etc.).
Experience with data visualization tools (e.g. Tableau, PowerBI, etc.).
Experience with query languages or computer programing languages (e.g. SQL, R, Python, XSLT, Perl, etc.
Experience with secure data transfers (e.g. FTP, s-FTP, OAI-PMH. HTTPS, Amazon S3, external media, etc.).
Experience with data stores (e.g. Snowflake, etc.).
Passion for data quality and streamlined processes.
Working Conditions: Normal office environment.
ADA/EAA: The above statements cover what are generally believed to be principal and essential functions of this job. Specific circumstances may allow or require some people assigned to the job to perform a somewhat different combination of duties.
