Summer employment opportunity for students – Data Coordinator
Knowledge for All is a not-for-profit organization that is developing an open access, online, searchable database of journal article citations for all past and current scholarly journal literature. Using open source architecture and following open data standards, Knowledge for All is an exciting, innovative project which aims to provide equitable access to information worldwide and give libraries control over their tools and resources. A Data Coordinator is needed to build a comprehensive knowledge base of data about journals that will be indexed in the Knowledge for All system and assist with planning the data infrastructure for further journal article metadata collection, generation, and management. The Data Coordinator will also participate in research, marketing, and communication, depending on skills and interests. This collaborative international project is being led by university libraries in the Atlantic provinces, and the Data Coordinator position is based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Major duties and responsibilities
- Develop and manage a relational database of journal data.
- Harvest bulk journal data from existing sources and fill in missing data using other sources.
- Coordinate data entry efforts of staff and volunteers.
- Carry out marketing and community development activities, which could include developing marketing materials, researching grants and potential partners, writing grant applications, and assisting with the development of a marketing strategy.
- Conduct research on topics related to development of the Knowledge for All project, which could include metadata standards, journal article data sources, subject thesauri, system requirements, and internationalization.
Qualifications
- Completion of the first year of an MLIS program or experience in libraries or the information management field.
- Knowledge of information sources, research tools, and search strategies.
- Experience with database design and management.
- Familiarity with metadata standards, authority control systems, and indexing practices.
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently and accurately.
- Adept at learning new technology.
- Flexible and adaptable.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Assets
- Experience with content management systems, digital asset management systems, or web development.
- Knowledge of design principles and experience with graphic design or publishing software.
- Writing and editing skills.
- Experience with international communities or projects.
Terms and conditions
$13/hour
35 hours/week for 10 weeks (June 20 to August 27).
Due to funding restrictions, applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 30 and have been full-time students in the previous school year and be returning to full-time studies in September.
Work schedule and location are flexible, but the Data Coordinator must reside in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The position may continue on a part-time basis throughout the school year.
Application Procedure
E-mail your resume and cover letter in PDF by June 12 to:
Hiring Committee
Knowledge for All
5516 Charles Street
Halifax, NS B3K 1K2