Getty · 3 weeks ago
Metadata Specialist III
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $111K/yr
5+ years expGetty is committed to creating a welcoming workplace and is seeking a Metadata Strategies Specialist to join the Getty Research Institute’s Digital Stewardship and Metadata Optimization section. The role involves designing and implementing innovative workflows for metadata creation and enhancement, collaborating with internal teams and technology partners to improve discoverability and interoperability of digital archival collections.
Museums & Institutions
Responsibilities
Design and lead projects focused on metadata remediation and enrichment, working in partnership with internal stakeholders across the Getty Research Institute and Getty Digital
Analyze archival description source metadata to identify opportunities for reconciliation, normalization, and enrichment that improve discoverability and interoperability
Lead the development and implementation of metadata enrichment strategies that strengthen and expand the GRI’s linked data infrastructure
Establish and maintain quality control processes to evaluate the accuracy, consistency, and usability of metadata produced through emerging models and methodologies to ensure trustworthiness and alignment with institutional standards
Apply methods of computational analysis and tools to support metadata analysis and enrichment at scale
Identify and pursue opportunities for external metadata contributions, including participation in aggregators, Wikidata, and other open data repositories
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff on updated workflows, tools, and emergent metadata practices
Contribute to enhancements of data management platforms by providing input on features, workflows, and tools that support scalable metadata creation and enrichment
Contributes to documentation of standards, procedures, and workflows
Qualification
Required
MLIS from an ALA-accredited program; undergraduate and additional graduate degree in an appropriate discipline preferred
Minimum 5 years related professional experience
May require related supervisory and/or project management experience
Requires strong communication skills
Requires special subject knowledge, foreign languages, and/or technical expertise
Experience working in the visual arts, library, and/or archives domains highly desirable
Strong knowledge of current metadata standards used in libraries archives, and museums, such as EAD, Dublin Core, CIDOC-CRM, and other emerging standards
Technical expertise in OpenRefine and other computational methods and tools for data retrieval, analysis, reconciliation, and transformation
Familiarity with or willingness to learn Python and other relevant scripting languages
Demonstrated ability to build expertise in emerging approaches as well as established practice standards
Familiarity with database structures and data management
Basic understanding of linked data concepts and technologies; willingness to develop expertise in Linked.Art, JSON-LD, and Arches platform
Experience in project management and/or supervisory roles
Excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills
Ability to conceptualize metadata work within broader institutional and strategic goals
Proven ability to work collaboratively in team-based environments with colleagues across domains
Adaptability and effectiveness in dynamic and evolving work environments
Interest in pedagogy, training, and knowledge sharing
Strong organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, apply policies and procedures consistently, conduct research, and present recommendations
Ability to design and optimize workflows with an understanding of how changes impact systems, staff, and existing processes
Strong understanding of metadata's role in enhancing search and discovery within user interfaces
Benefits
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance coverage, starting on date of hire. Getty pays 75%-95% of the premium, depending on the plan selected.
403(b) Employee Investment retirement plan – with up to 5% Getty Match
Getty contribution of 6%, on behalf of employee, to 401(a) retirement account
Educational Assistance and professional development
Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days
12 Paid Holidays
Many positions have bi-weekly Off-Fridays
On-Site Fitness Center at Getty Center
Community service opportunities
Company
Getty
The J. Paul Getty Trust is a cultural and philanthropic institution which promotes critical thinking.
1001-5000 employees
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