Total 2 job vacancies by NLB National Library Board

[What you will be working on]

• Understand the basics of metadata and how it is useful.
• Exploring AI-based solutions for metadata enhancement.
• Identifying and evaluating different AI techniques and models for metadata generation.
• Conceptualizing innovative approaches to address specific challenges in metadata enhancement.
• Applying AI techniques to the enhancement of metadata, with a focus on titles, abstracts, and subject headings.
• Implementing and fine-tuning pre-existing AI models and frameworks for metadata improvement.
• Experimenting with prompt engineering, fine-tuning, and retrieval-augmented generation methods for metadata generation.
• Managing and preprocessing data, including cleaning and organizing metadata.
• Troubleshooting and addressing data quality issues encountered during AI-based metadata generation.
• Documenting and maintaining records of the metadata enhancement processes and any issues resolved.

[What we are looking for]

• Students from Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science related courses are preferred.
• Students with a proficiency in Python programming and knowledge in Natural Language Processing (NLP).
• Familiarity with AI frameworks and tools such as PyTorch and Hugging Face Transformers.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews focusing on AI concepts and applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills in technical environments.
• Aptitude for detailed documentation in AI projects.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Keen research interest in AI technologies and their evolving landscapes.
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities.
• Adaptability in dynamic and technologically driven contexts.
• Capacity for teamwork and collaboration in project settings.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and innovation.
• An experimental mindset, open to exploring and testing new ideas.

Duration: 3 months

Working Location: 3 Changi South Street 2 #03-00 Xilin Districentre Tower B Singapore 486548 Singapore

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

[What you will be working on]

• Understand the basics of metadata and how it is used by staff, systems and members of the public.
• Become familiar with NLB’s digital music and arts collection and how it is being made discoverable to users.
• Conduct research on the practices of other institutions with digital music, arts and cultural heritage collections.
• Compile a report on recommendations to improve and enhance the metadata and processes to create it, including the use of automated tools.
• Develop a workflow for metadata enhancement and share results of the report through presentations and reports.
• Execute the recommended changes to enhance the metadata.
• Document and maintain records of the metadata enhancement processes and any issues resolved.

[What we are looking for]

• Students from Information Science/Studies, History and Library/Archives related courses are preferred.
• Familiarity with the use of Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities.
• Capacity for teamwork and collaboration in project settings.
• Curiosity and a proactive approach to learning and innovation.
• Interest in local music, arts and cultural heritage would be advantageous.

Duration: 3 months

Working Location: 3 Changi South Street 2 #03-00 Xilin Districentre Tower B Singapore 486548 Singapore

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.