Metadata Digital Project Coordinator

MISSION For more than 150 years, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) has been a leader in educating the world's most influential artists, designers and scholars. Located in downtown Chicago with a fine arts graduate program consistently ranking among the top four graduate fine arts programs in the nation by U.S. News and World Report, SAIC provides an interdisciplinary approach to art and design as well as world-class resources, including the Art Institute of Chicago Museum, on-campus galleries and state-of-the-art facilities. SAIC's undergraduate, graduate and post-baccalaureate students have the freedom to take risks and create the bold ideas that transform Chicago and the world-as seen through notable alumni and faculty such as Michelle Grabner, David Sedaris, Elizabeth Murray, Richard Hunt, Georgia O'Keeffe, Cynthia Rowley, Nick Cave, and LeRoy Neiman. We offer a competitive, comprehensive benefits package: Generous paid time off Paid holidays (up to 14 days) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Generous parental, caregiver, and medical leave benefits Competitive retirement plan Tuition remission and Tuition Exchange Program Great employee discounts Complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions Salary Grade 6 ABOUT THE POSITION Under the general supervision of the Head of Library Special Collections Digital Services, the Metadata Digital Projects Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of cataloging efforts for the Joan Flasch Artists' Book Collection, Fashion Resource Center, Textile Resource Center, and other special collections in SAIC Digital Collections. Is responsible for day-to-day tasks related to digitization projects, metadata production, cataloging, file management, data entry, and holdings maintenance in a variety of library systems. Works collaboratively with the Library Special Collections Digital Services team on general collections management projects. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Responsible for cataloging, collection and record maintenance, data entry, and metadata production in multiple systems, as assigned. In collaboration with the Head of Library Special Collections Digital Services and other SAIC Digital Collections stakeholders, develops and manages digital collections metadata workflows and projects. Classifies Library Special Collections materials according to the Library of Congress Classification and other metadata schema as needed and appropriate for different types of collections and materials. Contributes to project planning and/or the development of policies and procedures for the Library Special Collections Digital Services team and, as needed, for Flaxman Library. Works with a variety of systems, digital collection and collection management tools. Assists with metadata creation and data maintenance for digital library projects as assigned. Provides work-related statistics and data to assist with decision-making as needed. Provides assistance to SAIC faculty and students or other image researchers. Responsible for the hiring, training, scheduling, and supervision of student assistants. Trains staff as necessary on application of standard schemas, vocabularies, and tools for digital collections metadata creation. Assists the Library Special Collections Digital Services team and/or other Flaxman Library staff as needed. Other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS Bachelor's degree required. Degree in the visual arts, design, or architecture preferred. Two years of experience working with metadata and digital collections required. Supervisory experience a plus Experience working with Drupal or Islandora preferred. Experience working with digital repositories and library management systems. Demonstrated knowledge of cataloging, metadata schemas, standards, tools, and their applications. Demonstrated knowledge of digitization standards. Demonstrated knowledge of data preservation and digital file management practices. Experience with library and archival processes for handling materials. Experience with object-based cataloging practices. Proficiency with standard office hardware and software. Attention to detail. Ability to learn new systems rapidly. CLOSING STATEMENT The Art Institute of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires and promotes qualified individuals without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, veteran status or citizenship. The Institute complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Department of Human Resources at apply_helpartic.edu. UNION INFO This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME Council 31.