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Data Librarian position at Instyle.com
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barbara_m-@timeinc.com
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Jun 24, 2005 07:43 PDT
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I'm REALLY hoping we can hire a librarian for this position. So please
apply!
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Data Librarian/Data Specialist
In Style
Reports to: Kristen Beirne, Editor, Instyle.com
InStyle.com is seeking a Data Librarian/Data Specialist with experience
in or knowledge of fashion and entertainment. This person's primary role
will be data entry and tagging of weekly and monthly content for
Instyle.com
The scope of responsibilities includes authority control of database
language and control of content tagging; supervising and training of
data entry specialists and editorial staff to properly tag content;
extensive documentation of all aspects of job including training manuals
and database procedures; regularly audit and improve workflow practices;
effectively communicate and coordinate with technical, business and
editorial staff. The Data Librarian/Data Specialist will work with
Time Inc. Interactive's Sr. Data Librarian to help maintain the use of a
proprietary ontology and metadata management tool, which will be
integrated with the web product publishing system. Additional duties
will require work (i.e. research, fact-checking) on a project by project
basis
Required Qualifications:
* 3-5 years working in the Library/Information Science or digital asset
management field
* Substantial knowledge of and experience with the development of
digital and online resources, including databases and online publishing
systems
* Extensive knowledge of fashion and entertainment industry
* Management and training experience and demonstrated capacity to work
effectively with editorial and information resources staff
* Demonstrated professional accomplishments relevant to the
responsibilities of the position
* Ability to perform effectively and contribute successfully to a
diverse, multicultural workplace
* Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and
in writing
* Evidence of success in project leadership and program management, as
well as evidence of flexibility and enjoyment of collaborative endeavors
* Familiarity with the technical aspects of the preparation, encoding,
mark-up, and debugging of digital texts
Preferred Qualifications:
* An MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or the
equivalent in training and experience
* Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in the field of ontologies
and knowledge representation
* Experience working on consumer-facing web sites or applications
* Experience with XML related technologies: RDF/RDFS/DAML/OWL
* Experience building or modifying schemas using RDF/RDFS/DAML/OWL
* Familiar with other industry standards (DC, PRISM)
* Familiar with Descriptive Logic and reasoners
* Familiar with the core concepts of the Semantic Web
Please send cover letter and resume via email to:
Kristen Beirne
Editor
InStyle.com
Kristen-@timeinc.com
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