Digital Collections and Preservation Specialist

LLNL; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) seeks a Digital Collections and Preservation Specialist to develop and curate technical collections within its repository systems, performing QA and metadata review to ensure long‑term discoverability of mission knowledge.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts, organize materials with taxonomies, and support archival succession planning in a hybrid-work environment, requiring US citizenship and DOE Q clearance eligibility.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a library, archives, or repository environment, with knowledge of metadata standards and collection development practices.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and quality assurance discipline.
• Experience working with subject matter experts to identify and organize technical or historical content.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.

Responsibilities

• Develop and curate technical collections within the repository, from source materials through to a published, discoverable entry.
• Recommend collections, resources, or materials for addition to the repository based on programmatic needs identified with subject matter experts.
• Perform quality assurance and metadata review of digitized and repository content, verifying accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established metadata standards.
• Apply established metadata practices when preparing content for repository ingestion.
• Support duplication and completeness checks prior to collection development or ingestion.
• Use established taxonomies to organize knowledge collections.
• Maintain records and documentation associated with collection development activities.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff on collection development and quality practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Digital Collections and Preservation Specialist

• Full-time


• Organization: Business


• Category: Business Operations


• Job Code 2: A04.3 Library Services Specialist 3


• Employee Referral Bonus: Not applicable


• Job Code 1: A04.2 Library Services Specialist 2


• Pre-Employment Drug Test: Required for external applicant(s) selected for this position (includes testing for use of marijuana)


• Pre-Placement Medical Exam: A job-related pre-placement medical examination may be required


• Security Clearance: Anticipated DOE Q clearance (requires U.S. citizenship and a federal background investigation)

Join us and make YOUR mark on the World!

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) has turned bold ideas into world-changing impact advancing science and technology to strengthen U.S. security and promote global stability.

Our mission spans four critical national security areas nuclear deterrence, threat preparedness, energy security, and multi-domain defense empowering teams to take on the toughest challenges of today and tomorrow. With a culture built on innovation and operational excellence, LLNL is a place where your expertise can make a real impact.

We have an opening for a Digital Collections and Preservation Specialist who is responsible for developing and curating technical collections within Strategic Deterrence (SD) Knowledge Management’s repository systems, performing quality assurance and metadata review of digitized and repository content, and applying archival and preservation principles to support the long‑term discoverability and integrity of mission‑relevant technical knowledge. In this role, you will work closely with subject matter experts to identify, organize, and prioritize materials for collection development, and contributes to the program’s long‑term archival succession planning. This position will be in the Administration Division within the Operations and Business Directorateand is matrixedto the Strategic Deterrence Directorate.

This position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week, after a probationary period. The specifics of the hybrid schedule, including the exact number of days required in the office and virtual work options, may vary based on the needs of the team and the organization.

This position will be filled at either level based on knowledge and related experience as assessed by the hiring team. Additional job responsibilities (outlined below) will be assigned if hired at the higher level.

You will

• Develop and curate technical collections within the repository, from source materials through to a published, discoverable entry.


• Recommend collections, resources, or materials for addition to the repository based on programmatic needs identified in collaboration with subject matter experts.


• Perform quality assurance and metadata review of digitized and repository content, verifying accuracy, completeness, and adherence to established metadata standards.


• Apply established metadata practices when preparing content for repository ingestion.


• Support duplication and completeness checks prior to collection development or ingestion.


• Use established taxonomies to organize knowledge collections.


• Maintain records and documentation associated with collection development activities.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional responsibilities at the A04.3 level

• Identify and recommend specialized knowledge collections to support programmatic goals, in collaboration with subject matter experts and program stakeholders.


• Apply archival appraisal, retention, and digital‑preservation principles to evaluate, prioritize, and develop specialized knowledge collections.


• Perform metadata remediation on existing repository content, identifying and correcting inconsistencies or errors, using scripting or bulk‑editing tools (e.g., Python, OpenRefine) as needed.


• Modify, maintain, and provide input on specialized taxonomies used to organize knowledge collections, based on collection development experience and subject matter needs.


• Independently represent the collections and preservation function in cross‑team and cross‑program planning, developing work plans and coordinating collection development activities.


• Contribute to documentation and best practices for repository content management, supporting long‑term archival succession planning.


• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff on collection development and quality practices.
  
  
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. Citizenship.
  
  
  • Experience working in a library, archives, or repository environment, with knowledge of metadata standards and collection development practices.
  
  
  • Experience using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
  
  
  • Demonstrated attention to detail and quality assurance discipline.
  
  
  • Experience working with subject matter experts to identify and organize technical or historical content.
  
  
  • Ability to work independently and reliably in a secure environment.
  
  

Additional qualifications at the A04.3 level

• Extensive knowledge of metadata standards, controlled vocabularies, and repository systems.


• Experience with, or knowledge of, metadata remediation techniques and tools (e.g., Python, OpenRefine) for correcting or standardizing records at scale.


• Experience with, or knowledge of, archival principles and practices, or digital preservation standards.


• Experience developing specialized knowledge collections, including design and collection‑development planning.


• Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical directions to other staff.

Qualifications We Desire

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Archives and Records Administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Pay Range

$94,560 - $138,888 Annually

$94,560 - $115,728 Annually for the A04.2 level

$113,400 - $138,888 Annually for the A04.3 level

This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs.

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates.

Why Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory?

• Included in 2026Best Places to Work by Glassdoor!


• Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs)

This position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance.If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship.

Pre-Employment Drug Test

External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor.

Wireless and Medical Devices

Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the useand/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices.

If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings.

Pre-Placement Medical Exam

A job related pre-placement medical examination may be required.

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