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Publication Data Specialist - University of Birmingham
Software Engineer
Lead the management and enrichment of publication data for a major university library, ensuring accurate metadata, compliance with bibliographic standards, and effective data analysis to support research visibility and reporting.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Collect, verify, and enrich publication records from authors, research groups, and external databases.
- Apply and maintain bibliographic standards (e.g., MARC, RDA) to ensure consistency across library services.
- Collaborate with research offices to integrate publication data into institutional reporting and analytics.
- Use data analysis tools to identify gaps, trends, and opportunities for improving publication visibility.
- Provide training and support to faculty and staff on publication data best practices.
Requirements
- Experience in publication data management within an academic or research environment.
- Strong knowledge of bibliographic standards and library metadata schemas.
- Proficiency in data analysis and database querying.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across departments.
- Attention to detail and commitment to data quality and integrity.