Sample interview questions: Have you ever managed a library’s metadata normalization or standardization projects? If yes, please explain your role.
Sample answer:
Technical Services Librarian Role in Metadata Normalization and Standardization Projects
Yes, I have managed several metadata normalization and standardization projects in a library setting. My role involved:
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Planning and Assessment:
- Collaborating with stakeholders to define project goals and objectives
- Identifying and gathering existing metadata sources
- Assessing the quality and consistency of metadata
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Develop and Implement Normalization Rules:
- Working with subject matter experts to develop standard metadata schemas and controlled vocabularies
- Establishing guidelines for data cleanup, enrichment, and validation
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Normalization and Standardization Process:
- Leading the implementation of automated and manual techniques for data transformation
- Applying normalization rules to ensure consistency in data formats, values, and structures
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Quality Control and Validation: