Cataloguing Expert

The Cataloguer – Quality Control (QC) is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and completeness of cataloging metadata and documentation across film and audiovisual collections. This role bridges cataloging and quality assurance functions, verifying that catalog records meet established archival and metadata standards before final integration into the digital archive or public access systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Metadata Verification & Standardization:
• Review catalog records for accuracy, consistency, and adherence to metadata standards
• Ensure correct application of controlled vocabularies, authority files, and standardized naming conventions.
• Content and Format QC:
• Cross-check catalog entries against physical or digital media assets to verify title, format, runtime, condition, and other technical and content-related information.
• Identify and flag discrepancies, missing data, or inconsistencies in records.
• Database Quality Control:
• Perform data audits and clean-up tasks in collection management or digital asset management systems.
• Maintain QC logs and generate reports on cataloging issues and trends.
• Help refine workflows and best practices for cataloging and metadata QA processes.
• Documentation & Reporting:
• Maintain detailed records of QC findings and corrective actions.
• Contribute to internal guidelines and metadata documentation for training and consistency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Library Science, Information Studies, Film Studies, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Experience in cataloging or metadata work in an archival, media, or cultural heritage setting.
• Familiarity with film and audiovisual formats, both analog and digital.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹40,000.00 - ₹75,000.00 per month

Schedule:

• Day shift

Work Location: In person