Digital Archivist / Metadata Manager

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• Demonstrated expertise in metadata schema design, controlled vocabularies, and authority files
• Strong knowledge of The Museum System (TMS), XML-based tools, and the Smithsonian’s reputed company Management System (DAMS)
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• Train and support junior staff or contractors in metadata creation and maintenance
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• Sensitive Content Metadata Plan: Document processes for item-level review and flagging of sensitive content.
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