Digital Archivist & Metadata Specialist — Onsite

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 66,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) with matching and contributions

Tuition assistance

Flexible schedules and PTO

Onsite gyms and wellness programs

Relocation packages

Job summary

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.

Skills

Digital collections

Metadata management

ArchivesSpace

Python scripting

Bulk metadata handling

Education

MLS or MSLS (ALA-accredited)

2+ years experience (L1)

Tools

ArchivesSpace

XML

RDF

SPARQL

Job description

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.