Archivist (Library Professional 1/2)
Los Alamos National Laboratory
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Los Alamos National Laboratory is seeking a full-time onsite Archivist to support the NSRC Collections Management Team. The role focuses on digital access, preservation, and metadata for diverse materials, with occasional physical processing.
Posting covers Library Professional 1 or 2 level, requiring MLS and archival experience, plus strong collaboration and discretion. Onsite location in Los Alamos, NM and a competitive benefits package are offered.
Qualifications
- Experience in digital and physical archival processing and long-term preservation.
- Familiarity with ArchivesSpace and bulk metadata management.
- Ability to adapt to new technologies and workflows.
Responsibilities
- Digital collections appraisal and accessioning.
- Engage in digital curation and support LANL's digital collections platforms.
- Create and remediate metadata for multi-format materials.
- Process physical collections (arrangement, description, rehousing, finding aids).
- Maintain familiarity with professional best practices and ongoing learning.
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The National Security Research Center (NSRC) at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) seeks a full-time, onsite archivist to support our Collections Management Team. We are searching for an Archivist (Library Professional 1/2) experienced in and excited about digital collections, metadata, and bulk digital content management. This position will be heavily focused on digital access and digital preservation projects. It will also engage in occasional physical collections management projects, such as rehousing and processing.
The NSRC, LANL's classified library, preserves and provides access to classified research and development materials related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons. The NSRC's collections contain technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, national security, and other related topics.
This position will be filled at either the Library Professional 1 or Library Professional 2 level, depending on the skills of the selected candidate. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if the candidate is hired at the higher level.
- Digital collections appraisal and accessioning
- Engage in digital curation and support the Lab's digital collections platforms
- At scale, create and remediate metadata for multi-format materials
- Process physical collections (arrangement, description, rehousing, digital finding aid creation)
- Maintain familiarity with professional best practices through professional development
- Create and implement digital preservation plans
- Develop scripts to extract, transform, and manipulate metadata
- Create efficiencies within existing processes
Minimum Job Requirements:
Experience in digital and physical archival processing with knowledge of best practices for access and long-term preservation. Experience in archival repositories, content management platforms (ArchivesSpace), and bulk management of metadata to effectively organize and provide access to archival materials. We are looking for a candidate who can readily adapt to new technologies, workflows, and processes and who is proactive about staying current with industry advancements.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, effective in team/solo work environments, and committed to fostering a respectful and inclusive workplace.
Strong organization and research skills to manage and prioritize multiple tasks effectively. Proven ability to handle sensitive information with discretion, maintaining the highest standards of professionalism in all aspects of archival work.
In addition to the requirements outlined above, qualification at the higher level requires:
Experience with data modeling, metadata mapping, data migration, and using Python or similar scripting tools to automate workflows, transform data, and support quality control. Experience evaluating digital tools and platforms for archival description, metadata management, and access.
Experience in creating project documentation for complex workflows and training others.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of projects, overseeing them from planning through execution with minimal oversight. Aptitude for complex, analytical work with a high level of quality control.
Position requires a master's degree in library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association and 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
Position requires a master's degree in library and information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association and 5 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.
- An interest in the history of science and technology with an emphasis on its intersections with national security and LANL cultural/technological history
- Active involvement in the GLAM community through professional organizations, presentations, publications, etc.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Bridge, and Adobe Media Encoder
- Familiarity with XML, RDF, and SPARQL
- Familiarity with taxonomy and ontology best practices
- Active DOE Q Clearance
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:
- PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
- Dental and vision insurance
- Free basic life and disability insurance
- Paid childbirth and parental leave
- Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
- Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
- Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
- Onsite gyms and wellness programs
- Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.
Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Selected applicants will be subject to a background investigation conducted by or on behalf of the Federal Government, and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. This position requires a Q clearance, and obtaining such clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.
The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.
Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-6947.
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