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Remote digital preservation jobs involve working from a location outside of a traditional office to ensure the long-term accessibility and security of digital information. Professionals in this field manage digital assets, develop preservation strategies, and use specialized software to protect data from loss, corruption, or obsolescence. These roles are common in libraries, archives, museums, and organizations that need to safeguard digital records. Remote digital preservation specialists often collaborate with IT teams and archivists using digital tools and cloud-based technologies.

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Professionals in remote digital preservation often face challenges such as ensuring secure access to sensitive archival materials, maintaining consistent communication with on-site teams, and managing large-scale data migrations or digital conversions without physical proximity to assets. These challenges can be addressed by using robust digital collaboration platforms, implementing strict cybersecurity protocols, and participating in regular virtual meetings to coordinate tasks. Additionally, leveraging cloud-based storage solutions and automated workflow tools helps streamline processes and maintain the integrity of digital collections.

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Metadata Student Assistant

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH • On-site, Remote

$14 - $17.50/hr

Part-time

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

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Job Title:
Metadata Student Assistant
Department:
Libraries | Content and Access-JM
Metadata is "data about data," or rather information that is used to describe, locate, manage, and preserve information resources, such as a document, audio file, or digital image. Simple examples of metadata include: the title of a book, running time of a movie, or genre of a song.
The Metadata Student Assistant aids Ohio State University Libraries' Metadata Initiatives Librarian and Metadata Specialist with projects related to creating, transforming, and editing non-MARC metadata for the Libraries' Digital Collections (DC). This repository includes a wide variety of digitized and born-digital special collections and archival resources. Tasks include finding, creating, and editing metadata using Microsoft Excel and/or Open Refine; editing and publishing online metadata records in DC; perform quality review as instructed to ensure metadata accuracy and integrity on all assigned projects; create original descriptions of works to aid access and the University's Digital Accessibility Policy.
Position Details:
  • Work hybrid or remotely from any location in Ohio

  • 10-12 hours per week during weekdays

  • May be used for internship or independent study course credit

  • Training will be provided for this position

Tasks include:
  • Creating new metadata and/or repurposing existing metadata

  • Ingesting metadata and digital files into the DC repository

  • Verifying that ingests were successful

  • Aiding with accessibility for digital files. This may include: 1. transcribing pages that have not been converted to machine-readable text; 2. proofreading and correcting transcriptions; 3. Providing alternative text for images; 4. reviewing and editing captions and transcriptions for audiovisual resources.

Required:
The ideal candidate for this position:
  • Enrolled in a Masters degree with a focus on Library and Information Science, Art History, History, English, or Humanities.

  • Likes detailed work, even if it is sometime repetitive

  • Always double checks for typos

  • Enjoys working independently

  • Comfortable learning new technologies and skills

  • Experience using Microsoft Excel

  • Good communication, interpersonal skills, and collaboration

  • Comfortable participating in meetings

Desired:
  • Completed cataloging and/or metadata coursework

  • Familiarity with controlled vocabularies, e.g. Library of Congress Subject Headings, Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus

  • Experience with digital collections

  • Experience with data manipulation with OpenRefine

Additional Information:
Please submit cover letter and resume with online application.
Location:
Remote Location
Position Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Scheduled Hours:
12
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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