The Metadata Specialist maintains database environments and transforms
library metadata so that it can be distributed and used through local,
national, regional and global databases. Using either format or
programming skills, you develop and maintain specializations in the
areas of data evaluation, data transformation, data exchange, database
maintenance and software configuration. Other activities include
projects, documentation, training, and 3rd line client support under
supervision.
Responsibilities
The essential functions for a Format Specialist are:
* Apply knowledge of library data formats, content and character
encoding standards to
o analyse and evaluate data and,
o specify data corrections and conversions
* Provide 3rd line support and data advice to clients
The essential functions for a Scripting Specialist are:
* Normalize and correct data using software and tools such as
FCV (in-house program), Perl, Java, Linux and off-the-shelf products
If you have format and scripting skills, the main job duties can include
all those listed above.
Qualifications
* Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. Specialization in
Library or Information Management is desirable.
* Minimum of 7 years work experience: in libraries as a format
specialist, or in other organisations as a programmer/scripting
specialist.
* Excellent communication skills with fluency in either Dutch or
English. Basic competency in English is required.
* Good analytical and problem solving skills with the ability to
attend to detail and devise and test innovative solutions.
* Expert skills in one of these areas. Skills in both are
highly desirable:
* Cataloguing and Metadata: including knowledge of cataloguing or
metadata creation rules (ISBD, FOBID, AACR (latest edition)) and
knowledge of encoding or exchange formats such as MARC21 and Pica+.
* Scripting or programming skills: Perl, Linux, VB scripting,
XSL/XML transformation scripts or other languages to normalize and
correct data.
About OCLC
OCLC, as library cooperative, offers a broad range of high-tech
solutions for professionals and users of academic and public libraries,
information centers of the services for efficient cataloguing, library
management, retrieval, resource sharing, portals and preservation. OCLC
currently employs about 1200 (IT) professionals, of which 300 in Europe,
library- and other specialists and this number is still growing. In
Europe, OCLC has offices in the Netherlands Germany, the United Kingdom
and France.
Interested?
If you recognize yourself in this profile, please e-mail your CV with
motivation to Marloes.thierry@oclc.org <mailto:Marloes.thierry@oclc.org>
. Further information on this position can be given by Bemal
Rajapatirana, Manager Metadata Services EMEA on: +31 (0)71 524 65 00 or
bemal.rajapatirana@oclc.org <mailto:bemal.rajapatirana@oclc.org>
Marloes Thierry
Human Resources Officer * OCLC B.V.
Schipholweg 99 * P.O. Box 876* 2300 AW Leiden * The Netherlands
t +31-(0)71-524 6500 * f +31-(0)71-522 31 19
e marloes.thierry@oclc.org* w www.oclc.org
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