Metadata Analyst at Internet Archive Canada

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage with traditional sources of bibliographic metadata, including government records and library catalogs
• Translate metadata from legacy standards (e.g., MARC, Dublin Core) into Internet Archive's flexible, customizable schema
• Create, maintain, and update metadata using Internet Archive's API-driven system
• Explore and implement AI tools for metadata generation and image description

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Science, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience working with large-scale metadata management or data analysis in any sector (e.g., libraries, government, e-commerce, finance, healthcare)
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse data structures and metadata schemas
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python preferred) for data manipulation and analysis
• Strong understanding of database management systems and experience with SQL
• Familiarity with API-based data management and RESTful web services
• Experience with data transformation and mapping between different schemas or formats
• Familiarity with JSON and XML formats for metadata manipulation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of library or archival metadata standards (e.g., MARC, Dublin Core, RDA)
• Experience with digital repository software platforms or content management systems
• Understanding of data privacy and security best practices
• Experience with machine learning or AI applications in data analysis or metadata creation