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Database Assistant
The Field Museum, Department of Anthropology
1 Full Time Position (35 hours/week) for 9 months
Job Description:
The Anthropology department has a set of artifact data and supporting
multimedia files (images, audio, etc.) that need to be migrated to the EMu,
the new collections management applications. The data models are different
and there are many inconsistencies that need to be addressed in mapping the
data to the new schema. An acceptable solution needs to be worked out with
Anthropology content experts to address each inconsistency, thus facilitating
a smooth migration.
Responsibilities include:
Working with Anthropology staff and the Collections Databse Architect to
prepare the Anthropology FileMaker data for migration to EMu using the most
efficient strategy.
Becoming closely familiar with the current data model and developing mapping
table of where all the fields go in EMu. This involves developing a base EMu
table to support data mapping and migration in Access and developing
mapping queries to put the right data into the right fields, from FileMaker to
Access.
Developing strategies to prepare the data so that it is consistent, and mapped
into the Access table fields that require no transformations in order to get into
EMu. The approach is one table per module, and so that all Anthropology data
must find a home in the new schema.
Working closely with Anthropology staff to figure out difficult data
inconsistencies, and clean data to those decisions.
Writing help text for every field being mapped to in EMu.
Finding and correcting migration issues/errors.
Other work as assigned.
Qualifications:
Must have practical working knowledge of FileMaker.
Microsoft Access and Excel, and be familiar with SQL, data models, and data
architectures.
Degree in Anthropology or a closely related area or have recent experience in
Anthropology collections management.
Demonstrate a passion for detail.
Be able to work closely and effectively in a team.
Be punctual and able to stick to a deadline.
The Field Museum accepts applications on-line.
To apply for this position, please complete the on-line application at
www.fieldmuseum.org
No phone calls please.
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