• Job Description

  Req#: 491189

  JOB TITLE: Metadata Librarian

  DEPARTMENT: Research Library, Archives & Collections Information

  REPORTS TO: Digital Asset Manager

  CLASSIFICATION : Full-Time, Exempt

  GENERAL SUMMARY

  Under the guidance of the Digital Asset Manager the Metadata Libr arian will assist in maintaining structure to the museum’s collection of digitized and born-digital assets, using best practices to drive the use of taxonomies and metadata schema within asset management systems . The Librarian is responsible for maintaining data dictionaries, controlled vocabularies, schema governance and data integrity/enforcement.

  ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Incorporate both existing standardized metadata schema and define new schemas for digital asset systems .
  • Reconcile differences in taxonomies and metadata across teams .
  • Ensure metadata is defined to the most current professional standards and use of language through an Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access lens.
  • Establish maintenance systems for taxonomies and schemas .
  • Partner with departments to define workflows and standards for metadata .
  • Identify user requirements by researching and analyzing user needs, preferences, objectives , and working methods; studying how users consume content, including data categorization and labeling; meet with stakeholders.
  • Plan information architecture by studying the system concept, strategy, and target audience; translate user behavior into system structure .
  • Assist with fulfilling internal and external rights and reproductions requests .
  • Suppor t uploading (ingestion) of assets and management of the Digital Asset Management System .
  • Provide training to Digital Asset Management System users on file namin g and metadata .
  • Support data review, cleanup, standardization, integrity, reporting and migration projects across the organization .
  • Apply DIA values to interactions to support a culture of belonging among internal and external stakeholders.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

  
  

  QUALIFICATIONS

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  Master’s degree in Library and Information Science , or related field. Three ( 3 ) years of experience working with digital assets, digital archiving and digital preservation, and metadata and data structure standards . Additional years of experience may be substituted for degree requirement.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Knowledge and experience with metadata , taxonomies, and schemas .
  • Experience with mapping and developing structures .
  • Ability to successfully partner with diverse stakeholders, understand their needs, and develop solutions.
  • Knowledge and experience of copyright and data protection issues.
  • Experience with d igital a sset m anagement s ystem s .
  • Ability to successfully partner with technical support and vendors to resolve issues.
  • Experience with training and providing technical support .
  • Ability to work occasional weekend and evening hours for special events (If needed) .
  • Must be proficient in latest version of Office 365.
  • Must have proficiency in the use of remote work technology such as scheduling with, connecting to, and using digital collaboration platforms such as Microsoft Teams.
  • Ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple priorities/projects, and meet deadlines, as well as strong organizational skills and exceptional attention to detail .
  • Must be able to establish and maintain professional, productive, and courteous interactions that promote positive teamwork . This encompasses going beyond giving and receiving instructions and includes but is not limited to (a) performing work activities requiring interacting or speaking with others; and (b) responding appropriately to constructive feedback or suggestions for improvement from a supervisor .

  
  

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS

  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Upon receiving notice, reasonable accommodations may be made, if possible, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate and exchange accurate information using various methods including in-person, telephone, and email.

  
  

  
  

• About the company

  The Detroit Institute of Arts, located in Midtown Detroit, Michigan, has one of the largest and most significant art collections in the United States.

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