Digitization and Cataloguing Assistant

Overview

The role involves performing descriptive cataloging and metadata creation for digitized materials, assisting with project tracking, and conducting shelf-checks to ensure data integrity.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform descriptive cataloging and metadata creation on all records of digitized materials.
• Assist in updating and maintaining the logbook for digitization project.
• Conduct shelf-checks to verify the digitization status.
• Assist with any additional digitization and cataloging tasks, as requested.
• Train on the Library's new digitization equipment, and carry out the full digitization workflow.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience

Proven experience performing cataloging, classification and metadata management within an integrated library and/or content management system. Experience digitizing historic publications is desirable. Experience working with DSpace is highly desirable. Experience with project management is highly desirable.

Qualifications

First-level university degree in library science, information management, knowledge management or related area.

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