Lennox AV Preservation LIbrarian

Iowa State University; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Iowa State University Library invites applications for a Lennox AV Preservation Librarian. This is a new, full-time term position funded for one year to support training for early career professionals, working alongside the Library’s AV Preservation Librarian to guide your work.

The successful candidate will preserve audiovisual collections, convert AV to digital formats, and advise on digital preservation and storage; lifting up to 40lbs and moving loaded book trucks up to 300 lbs; disaster

Qualifications

• Experience with archival audiovisual collections.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move heavy loads.
• Familiarity with disaster recovery and salvage procedures.

Responsibilities

• Preserve archival audiovisual materials and convert to digital formats.
• Advise on preservation and storage practices for AV collections.
• Respond to disaster salvage situations and collaborate with staff.

Skills

AV preservation experience

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Digital preservation knowledge

Job description

Iowa State University Library invites applications for a Lennox AV Preservation Librarian. This is a new, full-time term position that is funded by the Col. Gary G. Swenson Ph.D. endowment, the Lennox Foundation endowment, and the Library for one year to support training for early career professionals. The Lennox AV Preservation Librarian will work directly with the Library’s AV Preservation Librarian, who will support and help guide their work. They will be supported in the pursuit of continued learning relevant to their position and encouraged to share their skills with their colleagues at ISU and beyond.

The salary range for this position is $49,911 - $60,725 and includes a full benefits package.

Preference will be given to early career professionals.

The successful candidate will have experience with archival audiovisual collections and will provide preservation care, handling, conversion of AV materials to digital formats, and recommending digital preservation and storage practices. The candidate will possess the ability to interact effectively with library staff and the university community and work collaboratively in a team-based environment. This position will perform physical activities associated with preservation environments which include regular lifting of up to 40lbs. and moving loaded book trucks weighing up to 300 lbs. This position also responds to disaster salvage of library materials and will be an active member in fulfilling the land-grant mission of the university by participating in state-level disaster response as needed.