Data Coordinator – summer student opportunity (Reposted)
Knowledge for All is a growing non-profit organization that is developing an open access, online, searchable citation database of 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 and researchers control over their tools and resources. A Data Coordinator is needed to help build a comprehensive knowledge base of data about journals that will be indexed in the Knowledge for All system and to assist with research, marketing, and communication projects. The position is flexible, and duties will depend on the successful applicant’s skills and interests. The position may continue on a part-time basis throughout the school year and lead to other opportunities in the organization. This collaborative international project is being led by university libraries in the Atlantic provinces, and the Data Coordinator position is based in Halifax.
Major duties and responsibilities
- Assist with development and management of 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
- Knowledge of scholarly information resources, research tools, and research strategies.
- Experience with data entry and database management.
- 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
- Completion of the first year of a Master of Library and Information Studies program or Library Technician Diploma, or experience in libraries or the information management field.
- Experience with database design, content management systems, digital asset management systems, or web development.
- Familiarity with metadata standards, authority control systems, and indexing practices.
- 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 9 weeks (June 27 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.
Application Procedure
E-mail your resume and cover letter in PDF by June 20 to:
Hiring Committee
Knowledge for All
5516 Charles Street
Halifax, NS B3K 1K2