Metadata Consultant

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Washington.

📋 Description

• Assists in the transition of an outdated Integrated Library System (ILS) to a unified Ex Libris Alma/Primo Library Services Platform (LSP).

• Collaborates with the LSP vendor, the Metadata Technology and Access (MeTA) Team, and the System LSP Transition Team.

• Evaluates current metadata and formulates a detailed migration strategy.

• Identifies challenges related to migration and suggests feasible solutions.

• Oversees the integration of library records.

• Utilizes tools such as OpenRefine, MarcEdit, and regular expressions for metadata transformation and standardization.

• Implements standards including MARC, Dublin Core, MODS, and RDA.

• Ensures the consistent application of controlled vocabularies and name authorities.

• Improves metadata elements to enhance discoverability and user engagement.

• Develops and executes quality control protocols in conjunction with the MeTA team.

• Performs regular integrity assessments and addresses discrepancies.

• Records quality control results and resolutions of issues.

• Aids in the technical transfer of metadata into Alma.

• Conducts tests to confirm the proper functionality of metadata in the new shared system.

• Provides consistent project updates and thorough progress reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program (or equivalent).

• At least 5 years of experience in metadata creation and management (including original cataloging) within a library environment.

• Expertise in metadata standards (MARC, Dublin Core, MODS, RDA) and controlled vocabularies/authorities (LCSH, MeSH, LCNAF, VIAF).

• Practical experience with metadata cleanup and transformation tools (e.g., OpenRefine, MarcEdit, regular expressions).

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with ILS/LSP systems.

• Proven leadership in at least one full ILS/LSP migration project.

• Project experience involving SUSHI protocol implementation.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Capability to work both independently and collaboratively across distributed teams.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)