Getty · 15 hours ago
Authorities & Entity Mgmt Metadata Specialist for DiSMO
Los Angeles, CA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$84K/yr - $111K/yr
5+ years expGetty is committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of the visual arts through its Research Institute. The Authorities & Entity Management Metadata Specialist will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing initiatives that bridge departments and foster a holistic view of data across the GRI’s collections.
Museums & Institutions
No H1B
Responsibilities
Coordinate cross-domain projects that unify bibliographic and archival metadata practices
Develop shared governance frameworks for metadata quality, identity management, and interoperability
Collaborate on enrichment strategies that leverage external authorities
Identify opportunities for linked data integration across systems and collections
Govern and operationalize external authorities and entity data reconciliation and contributions to ULAN and Wikidata across GRI collections
Leads metadata governance groups focusing on data quality and data sharing with cross-department dependencies and impacts
Design, oversee, and participate in bibliographic and archival data cleanup and enrichment projects in coordination with catalogers, archivists, and product managers
Analyze opportunities and challenges; recommend metadata requirements for effective linked data implementation
Participates in committees, task forces, and other collaborative projects
Maintain and disseminate knowledge of current and emerging issues concerning linked data and BIBFRAME
Conduct assessments of GRI datasets to articulate opportunities for research data transformation and use in partnership with GRI research and knowledge creation departments
Maintain a shared knowledge base for projects and documentation around cross-department metadata practices
Identify opportunities for cross-collection and cross repository linking
Provide guidance and mentorship to staff on updated workflows, tools, and emergent metadata practices
May supervise or direct the work of others
Qualification
Required
MLIS from an ALA-accredited program; undergraduate and additional graduate degree in an appropriate discipline is preferred
Minimum of 5 years related professional experience
Strong knowledge of current archival and bibliographic metadata standards and authorities including: MARC, RDA, EAD, AAT, ULAN, and Library of Congress authorities and classification
Knowledge of linked data principles and domain-specific ontologies: BIBFRAME, Records in Contexts-Ontology (RiC-O), Linked Art
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
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
Preferred
Experience working in the visual arts, library, and/or archives domains highly desirable
Familiarity with AI-assisted approaches for metadata creation and management in library and archival contexts preferred
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
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Newbury
Senior Director, Public Technologies
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