Book Metadata Quality Reviewer
Scholastic
Inc., a large, children’s publishing and media company, is currently seeking a
temporary Book Metadata Quality Reviewer. This is a three month position
located in Scholastic’s New York City offices.
Responsibilities:
The Book Metadata Quality Reviewer will examine book and author data in the
Product Collateral Database (PCD) to eliminate duplicate records and identify
and correct inaccurate or incomplete records.
The Book Metadata
Quality Reviewer will be responsible for reviewing the data that has been
collected from several data sources feeding the Product Collatera Database to:
·
verify the accuracy and completeness of PCD metadata records
and, using a Content Magagement System
(CMS), updating the records as needed to include accurate contributor
and series information, descriptive text, reading and interest levels gathered
from other book data sources
identified by Scholastic as trusted.
·
apply subject, genre and other metadata tags from Scholastic’s
enterprise taxonomy to book records.
·
verify that product records are associated with the correct master
“work” record and correct those that are incorrectly associated.
·
identify records to be deleted or modified to
eliminate duplication.
Job
Qualifications/Requirements
· A Library
Science degree or equivalent education and experience.
·
Cataloging
and indexing experience.
· A strong
interest in children’s publishing and children’s literature.
· A background in
elementary or middle school education a plus.
· Attention to
detail and proficiency for accuracy is extremely important.
· Ability to troubleshoot and work
independently.
· A strong work
ethic and an ability to work quickly and efficiently.
· Familiarity with Content
Management Systems a plus, but not necessary.
For
consideration, please send resume and cover letter to TCurrie@scholastic.com.
