Big Data Archive Librarian Legal, Social & Cultural Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Big Data Archive Librarian Do?
Big data archive librarians classify, catalogue and maintain libraries of digital media. They also evaluate and comply with metadata standards for digital content and update obsolete data and legacy systems.
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Where Do I Start?
Business Intelligence
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
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Ready to go deeper? Pick up to 3 skills to focus on from the list below.
These are common skills for this role. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box — use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become a Big Data Archive Librarian
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialBusiness Intelligence knowledge
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
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EssentialDatabase Development Tools knowledge
The methodologies and tools used for creating logical and physical structure of databases, such as logical data structures, diagrams, modelling methodologies and entity-relationships.
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EssentialDatabase knowledge
The classification of databases, that includes their purpose, characteristics, terminology, models and use such as XML databases, document-oriented databases and full text databases.
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EssentialDatabase Management Systems knowledge
The tools for creating, updating and managing databases, such as Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
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EssentialData Models knowledge
The techniques and existing systems used for structuring data elements and showing relationships between them, as well as methods for interpreting the data structures and relationships.
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EssentialQuery Languages knowledge
The field of standardised computer languages for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
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EssentialResource Description Framework Query Language knowledge
The query languages such as SPARQL which are used to retrieve and manipulate data stored in Resource Description Framework format (RDF).
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EssentialData Extraction, Transformation And Loading Tools knowledge
The tools for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure.
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EssentialComply With Legal Regulations skill
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
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EssentialManage Data skill
Administer all types of data resources through their lifecycle by performing data profiling, parsing, standardisation, identity resolution, cleansing, enhancement and auditing. Ensure the data is fit for purpose, using specialised …
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EssentialManage Database skill
Apply database design schemes and models, define data dependencies, use query languages and database management systems (DBMS) to develop and manage databases.
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EssentialManage Digital Archives skill
Create and maintain computer archives and databases, incorporating latest developments in electronic information storage technology.
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EssentialAnalyse Big Data skill
Collect and evaluate numerical data in large quantities, especially for the purpose of identifying patterns between the data.
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EssentialMaintain Database Performance skill
Calculate values for database parameters. Implement new releases and execute regular maintenance tasks such as establishing backup strategies and eliminating index fragmentation. Evaluate hardware products and operating systems.
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EssentialMaintain Database Security skill
Master a wide variety of information security controls in order to pursue maximal database protection.
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EssentialMaintain Data Entry Requirements skill
Uphold conditions for data entry. Follow procedures and apply data program techniques.
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EssentialManage Archive Users Guidelines skill
Establish policy guidelines on public access to a (digital) archive and the cautious use of present materials. Communicate the guidelines to archive visitors.
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EssentialManage Content Metadata skill
Apply content management methods and procedures to define and use metadata concepts, such as the data of creation, in order to describe, organise and archive content such as documents, video …
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EssentialManage ICT Data Classification skill
Oversee the classification system an organisation uses to organise its data. Assign an owner to each data concept or bulk of concepts and determine the value of each item of …
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EssentialWrite Database Documentation skill
Develop documentation containing information about the database that is relevant to end users.
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OptionalVisual Presentation Techniques knowledge
The visual representation and interaction techniques, such as histograms, scatter plots, surface plots, tree maps and parallel coordinate plots, that can be used to present abstract numerical and non-numerical data, …
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OptionalInformation Confidentiality knowledge
The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data, the way to comply with …
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OptionalSPARQL knowledge
The computer language SPARQL is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the international standards organisation …
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OptionalN1QL knowledge
The computer language N1QL is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Couchbase.
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OptionalXquery knowledge
The computer language XQuery is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the international standards organisation …
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OptionalIBM Informix knowledge
The computer program IBM Informix is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company IBM.
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OptionalMysql knowledge
The computer program MySQL is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, currently developed by the software company Oracle.
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OptionalPostgresql knowledge
The computer program PostgreSQL is a free and open-source software tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the PostgreSQL Global Development Group.
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OptionalSQL Server Integration Services knowledge
The computer program SQL Server Integration Services is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed …
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OptionalFilemaker (database Management Systems) knowledge
The computer program FileMaker is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company FileMaker Inc.
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OptionalOracle Data Integrator knowledge
The computer program Oracle Data Integrator is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed by …
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OptionalOracle Relational Database knowledge
The computer program Oracle Rdb is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Oracle.
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OptionalPentaho Data Integration knowledge
The computer program Pentaho Data Integration is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed by …
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OptionalSAP Data Services knowledge
The computer program SAP Data Services is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed by …
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OptionalTeradata Database knowledge
The computer program Teradata Database is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Teradata Corporation.
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OptionalData Quality Assessment knowledge
The process of revealing data issues using quality indicators, measures and metrics in order to plan data cleansing and data enrichment strategies according to data quality criteria.
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OptionalDB2 knowledge
The computer program IBM DB2 is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company IBM.
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OptionalIBM Infosphere Information Server knowledge
The software program IBM InfoSphere Information Server is a platform for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed …
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OptionalInformation Structure knowledge
The type of infrastructure which defines the format of data: semi-structured, unstructured and structured.
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OptionalLDAP knowledge
The computer language LDAP is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information.
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OptionalLINQ knowledge
The computer language LINQ is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
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OptionalMicrosoft Access knowledge
The computer program Access is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Microsoft.
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OptionalOpenedge Database knowledge
The computer program OpenEdge Database is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Progress Software Corporation.
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OptionalObjectstore knowledge
The computer program ObjectStore is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Object Design, Incorporated.
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OptionalIBM Infosphere Datastage knowledge
The computer program IBM InfoSphere DataStage is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed by …
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OptionalInformatica Powercenter knowledge
The computer program Informatica PowerCenter is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed by the …
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OptionalMDX knowledge
The computer language MDX is a query language for retrieval of information from a database and of documents containing the needed information. It is developed by the software company Microsoft.
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OptionalOracle Warehouse Builder knowledge
The computer program Oracle Warehouse Builder is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed by …
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OptionalSQL Server knowledge
The computer program SQL Server is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company Microsoft.
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OptionalStatistics knowledge
The study of statistical theory, methods and practices such as collection, organisation, analysis, interpretation and presentation of data. It deals with all aspects of data including the planning of data …
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OptionalCA Datacom/db knowledge
The computer program CA Datacom/DB is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, currently developed by the software company CA Technologies.
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OptionalQlikview Expressor knowledge
The computer program QlikView Expressor is a tool for integration of information from multiple applications, created and maintained by organisations, into one consistent and transparent data structure, developed by the …
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OptionalApply Information Security Policies skill
Implement policies, methods and regulations for data and information security in order to respect confidentiality, integrity and availability principles.
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OptionalDesign Database Scheme skill
Draft a database scheme by following the Relational Database Management System (RDBMS) rules in order to create a logically arranged group of objects such as tables, columns and processes.
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OptionalDigitise Documents skill
Load analog documents by converting them into a digital format, using specialised hardware and software.
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OptionalGive Live Presentation skill
Deliver a speech or talk in which a new product, service, idea, or piece of work is demonstrated and explained to an audience.
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OptionalMigrate Existing Data skill
Apply migration and conversion methods for existing data, in order to transfer or convert data between formats, storage or computer systems.
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OptionalMonitor Technology Trends skill
Survey and investigate recent trends and developments in technology. Observe and anticipate their evolution, according to current or future market and business conditions.
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OptionalPerform Backups skill
Implement backup procedures to backup data and systems to ensure permanent and reliable system operation. Execute data backups in order to secure information by copying and archiving to ensure integrity …
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OptionalDesign Database Backup Specifications skill
Specify procedures to be performed on databases which ensure the copying and archiving of data for possible restoration in case of a data loss event.
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OptionalDevelop ICT Workflow skill
Create repeatable patterns of ICT activity within an organisation which enhances the systematic transformations of products, informational processes and services through their production.
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OptionalIntegrate ICT Data skill
Combine data from sources to provide unified view of the set of these data.
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OptionalManage Data Collection Systems skill
Develop and manage methods and strategies used to maximise data quality and statistical efficiency in the collection of data, in order to ensure the gathered data are optimised for further …
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OptionalNormalise Data skill
Reduce data to their accurate core form (normal forms) in order to achieve such results as minimisation of dependency, elimination of redundancy, increase of consistency.
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