Job Description

What the role is:

You will be working on the WAS Metadata Enhancement project as an Intern under Resource Discovery & Management.

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.

About National Library Board:

To each reader, the library is a window to a vibrant imagination and exciting possibilities. For families, the library experience occupies a special in their hearts and of memories collected over generations. Libraries hold a special and familiar place in each of our hearts. NLB seeks to provide a trusted, accessible and globally-connected library and information service so as to promote a knowledgeable and engaged society. If you share our passion to create memorable library experiences for all our readers, we invite you to join the NLB family.

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