Lennox AV Preservation Librarian -- Iowa State University

Greater Western Library Alliance Inc; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

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.

The Lennox AV Preservation Librarian will work with the Library’s AV Preservation Librarian and will be supported in continued learning and sharing skills with ISU colleagues. The successful candidate will have experience with archival audiovisual collections, provide preservation care, convert AV

Qualifications

• Experience with archival audiovisual collections.
• Ability to interact with library staff and the university community.
• Willingness to participate in disaster salvage and state-level responses.
• Physical ability to lift up to 40 lbs and move loaded book trucks up to 300 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Provide preservation care and handling of AV materials.
• Convert AV materials to digital formats.
• Recommend digital preservation and storage practices.
• Collaborate with the Library’s AV Preservation Librarian and staff.
• Support disaster salvage of library materials as needed.

Skills

AV preservation experience

Archival audiovisual collections

Team collaboration

Disaster response

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 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.

This posting will be open until filled. Preference will be given to early career professionals.