 | | Job Title | | Digitizer-Archivist (Library Professional 1/2) | | | | | Location | | Los Alamos, NM, US | | | | | Organization Name | | WRS-SIS/Secure Information Services | | | | | Minimum Salary | | | | | | | Maximum Salary | | | | | | | | What You Will Do Come join a new team of staff that will be working to organize, digitize, and catalog one of the most mission-critical physical collections at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). You will be on a new team, deployed to the Weapons Production Directorate, working for the Weapons Research Services- Secure Information Services Group. The information you organize, digitize, and catalog will have an immediate impact to the Laboratory’s mission. You will be working in coordination with one of the largest libraries in the Federal Government, the National Security Research Center (NSRC). The NSRC is LANL’s classified library, containing tens of millions of documents, films, books, and other archival material related to the development, testing and production of nuclear weapons, dating back to the first days of the Manhattan Project. The NSRC's collections contain a breadth of classified technical information related to physics, chemistry, engineering, material science, intelligence, and national security. Library Professional 1 $56,600-$89,900 As a Library Professional 1 you will digitize the Weapons Production’s physical collections. This will include Archiving media such as paper, microfilm, microfiche, motion picture film, video, and others. You will also enter metadata and indexing information about the digitized material that will be used to develop a robust catalog, provide Quality Control for the digitized materials, and upload digitized material and associate catalog information into the Online Vault database. You will also assist the Archivist accession new material into the NSRC's collections and assist with customer research requests. Library Professional 2 $69,300-$110,000 As a Library Professional 2 you will digitize the Weapon’s Production’s physical collections. The archival media includes paper, microfilm, microfiche, motion picture film, video, and others. This will include creating metadata/indexing information and a robust catalog in collaboration with the NSRC Digital Collections Team Leader and NSRC Chief Librarian to assist in the retrieval of the material. You will provide quality control for the digitized materials as well as the metadata and indexing and upload digitized material and associate catalog information into the Online Vault database. You will independently accession new material into the NSRC's collections and provide research librarian support to customers. This will also include actively seeking out improvements to digitization process looking to prove efficiency in the process and suggest them to leaders and develop extensive knowledge of the Weapons Production’s collections for aiding customers in finding mission critical information quickly. You will learn and implement a machine learning and artificial intelligence tool to efficiently catalog the collection as well as provide mentoring and training to less senior staff. | | | | | | What You Need Minimum Job Requirements: Library Professional Level 1 Technical Knowledge Experience in operating at least one professional digitizing equipment for either paper, microfilm, microfiche, video, or other media. Experience in populating indices for small to moderate size collections. Experience in populating metadata for archival materials. Demonstrated self-starter with the ability to work independently without direct supervision. Strong attention to detail. Customer Relations Experience in customer-focused communication and relations. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent customer service skills. Ability to work in a team environment. Additional Requirements for Library Professional 2: Technical Knowledge Demonstrated experience in operating multiple professional digitizing equipment for various media types, such as paper, microfilm, microfiche, video, or other media. Experience in developing indices of moderate to large collections. Experience in creating metadata standards for archival materials. Experience in developing a robust catalog that meets the research needs of the weapons production customer. Customer Relations Experience handling sensitive situations, using sound and independent judgement. Experience supporting customer requests and managing priorities and deadlines. Experience in the creation and maintenance of finding aids, service guides, usage instructions, and research tools to support learning and research. Training/Certifications: Certification from the Academy of Certified Archivists is preferred. Education/Experience for Library Professional 1: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association and 2 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. An American Library Association (ALA) accredited MLS degree; or a Master’s degree specializing in archives management, records management, or a related degree is preferred. Education/Experience for Library Professional 2: This position requires a Bachelor’s Degree Library and Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association and 5 years of experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation. An American Library Association (ALA) accredited MLS degree; or a Master’s degree specializing in archives management, records management, or a related degree is preferred. Desired Qualifications: LANL Familiarity Understanding of the weapons program within LANL, along with experience working with classified material in a classified environment Technical Knowledge Experience working in a major archival organization, such as the National Archives and Records Administration, a museum, or a library with significant archival holdings. Experience assisting scientists and/or engineers search for relevant materials in a major university, government, or corporate library. Background in information technology, physics, chemistry, engineering, or material science. Experience with standard digital archival and library cataloging systems. Experience with standard bibliographic tools including bibliographic management software, and digital and print library services. Demonstrated experience in continuous learning to enhance knowledge and required skills. Clearance Active DOE “Q” Clearance Note to Applicants: This position requires occasional travel (1-2 times per year) to train on the digitizing equipment. A cover letter must be detailed and address all of the mandatory and desired job requirements. Writing samples should be uploaded with the application to be considered for the Library Professional 2 position. | | | | | | Where You Will Work Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes: PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network Dental and vision insurance Free basic life and disability insurance Paid maternity and parental leave Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually) Learning opportunities and tuition assistance Flexible schedules and time off (paid sick, vacation, and holidays) Onsite gyms and wellness programs Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
| | | | | | Additional DetailsDirective 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A. Clearance: Q (Position will be cleared to this level). Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements* for access to classified matter. *Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information. New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status. Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served at least one year of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the one year of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Laboratory Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements. Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse and inclusive workforce. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation or preference, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call 1-505-665-4444 option 1. | | | | | | | | | | | Employment Status | | | | | | | | Appointment Type | | Regular | | Regular | | | | | |
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