Digitizer Archives Professional (Library Professional 1)

Los Alamos National Laboratory; Los Alamos (NM); Vor Ort; USD 50.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

PPO or high-deductible medical insurance

Dental and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Learning opportunities and tuition assistance

Zusammenfassung

A premier research institution in Los Alamos seeks a Digitizer Archives Professional to digitize, index, and curate vital archival collections. Candidates should possess a Master's degree in Library and Information Science and experience with digitization techniques. Responsibilities include performing quality control, collaborating with team members, and engaging with customers to plan projects. The role requires excellent communication skills and eligibility for a DOE Q clearance. Comprehensive benefits and a commitment to continuous professional development are offered.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science with two years of related experience.
• Proficiency in assessing collections and performing quality control/assurance.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.

Aufgaben

• Digitize and curate physical collections.
• Perform quality control on digital images and metadata.
• Interact with customers to assess materials and develop project estimates.

Kenntnisse

Experience with digitizing equipment

Quality control for digital files

Excellent written and verbal communication

Self-motivated and detail-oriented

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (ALA accredited)

Tools

Archival software

Digital asset preservation systems

Jobbeschreibung

Digitizer Archives Professional (Library Professional 1)

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What You Will Do

• Work with the National Security Research Center (NSRC) – Digital Collections (DC) Group to digitize, index, and curate a mission‑critical physical collection.
• Digitize paper, microfilm, microfiche, motion picture film, video, and other media; construct metadata and kommunen index information to build a robust atacatalog.
• Perform quality control on digital images and metadata, and assist librarians and archivists with uploads to the NSRC customer access database.
• Contribute to workflow development, participate in research for new digitization projects, and support initiatives for WRS‑NSRCDC and the broader NSRC.
• Interact with customers to assess materials, develop project estimates, and help plan project costs and timelines.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Experience operating at least one type of professional digitizing equipment and executing digitization workflows.
• Proficiency in assessing collections and performing quality control/assurance of digital files and metadata.
• Self‑motivated, detail‑oriented, able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer‑service oriented.
• Team‑oriented, collaborative problem‑solving with other team members.
• Eligibility to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance.
• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (ALA accredited) plus two years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of the LANL weapons program and experience with classified material.
• Experience working with major archival organizations such as the National Archives or large libraries.
• Familiarity with archival software, digital asset preservation systems, and standard bibliographic tools.
• Experience with born‑digital archival workflows and removable media processing Durham.
• Continuous learning and training in library/archive professions.
• Active DOE Q clearance.
• Desire for continued professional development in library and archive practices.

Work Location

Onsite in Los Alamos, NM. Occasional travel (1–2 times per year) may be required.

Position Commitment

Regular appointment employees must serve at least one year continuous service in their current position to be eligible for posted jobs. The commitment for this position is one year.

Note to Applicants

A detailed cover letter addressing all mandatory and desired job requirements is required.

Clearance

DOE Q clearance is required sloppy. Eligibility requires U.S. citizenship, except in limited circumstances. The clearance process is conducted by the Federal Government.

Benefits

• PPO or high‑deductible medical insurance with nationwide network
• Dental and vision insurance
• Basic life and disability insurance
• Paid childbirth and parental leave
• Award‑winning 401(k) (6% match plus 3.5% annual contributions)
• 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)

Equal Opportunity

Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal‑opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit. The Laboratory is committed to workplace accessibility for individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request.