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Come join a team of staff that will be working to digitize, index and digitally curate one of the most mission-critical physical collections at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). You will be on a team, deployed to the Weapons Production Directorate, working for the National Security Research Center (NSRC) - Digital Collections (DC) Group. The information you digitize, and index 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 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. We are looking for an individual with education and experience in handling, digitizing, indexing, tracking, storing, and transmission of electronic and hard copy documentary materials.
As a Library Professional 1 you will digitize different types of materials, from the Weapons Production's physical collections, and construct metadata/indexing information that will be used to develop a robust catalog. You will also conduct quality control of digital images and metadata. Media that you will work with include paper, microfilm, microfiche, motion picture film, video, and others. You will also occasionally assist librarians to upload digitized materials into the Online Vault, the NSRC customer access database, assist archivists to improve organization and tracking of archived materials and provide information to fulfill customer research requests.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
To be successful in this role you will need experience in operating at least one type of professional digitizing equipment, populating indices for small to moderate size collections of documentary materials, and performing quality control/assurance reviews of digital files and metadata.
Digitization Workflows & Processes
A qualified candidate will have experience with assessing collections and supporting the development and implementation of digitization workflows and processes.
Self-Motivated
You must be a demonstrated self-starter who is detail oriented and capable of working independently without direct supervision.
Communication
This role will require you to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer service skills and experience in customer-focused communication and relations.
Collaboration
The ability to work in a team environment is very important in this role.
Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Education/Experience
Position requires a master's degree in 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.
Desired Qualifications:
LANL Familiarity
Understanding of the weapons program within LANL, along with experience working with classified material in a classified environment.
Archival Organization Experience
Experience working in a major archival organization, such as the National Archives and Records Administration, a museum, or a library with significant archival holdings would be helpful. As well as experience assisting scientists and/or engineers search for relevant materials in a major university, government, or corporate library.
Background Knowledge
Experience working with standard digital archival and library cataloging systems would be helpful, along with experience using standard bibliographic tools including bibliographic management software, and digital and print library services.
Continuous Learning
Demonstrated experience in continuous learning to enhance knowledge and required skills.
Clearance
Active DOE "Q" Clearance is desired but not required.
Education
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 but not required.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Note to Applicants:
This position may require occasional travel (1-2 times per year). A cover letter must be detailed and address all the mandatory and desired job requirements.
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 childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ 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)
Additional Details
Directive 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. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy 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 StatusFull Time
Come join a team of staff that will be working to digitize, index and digitally curate one of the most mission-critical physical collections at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). You will be on a team, deployed to the Weapons Production Directorate, working for the National Security Research Center (NSRC) - Digital Collections (DC) Group. The information you digitize, and index 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 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. We are looking for an individual with education and experience in handling, digitizing, indexing, tracking, storing, and transmission of electronic and hard copy documentary materials.
As a Library Professional 1 you will digitize different types of materials, from the Weapons Production's physical collections, and construct metadata/indexing information that will be used to develop a robust catalog. You will also conduct quality control of digital images and metadata. Media that you will work with include paper, microfilm, microfiche, motion picture film, video, and others. You will also occasionally assist librarians to upload digitized materials into the Online Vault, the NSRC customer access database, assist archivists to improve organization and tracking of archived materials and provide information to fulfill customer research requests.
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Technical Knowledge
To be successful in this role you will need experience in operating at least one type of professional digitizing equipment, populating indices for small to moderate size collections of documentary materials, and performing quality control/assurance reviews of digital files and metadata.
Digitization Workflows & Processes
A qualified candidate will have experience with assessing collections and supporting the development and implementation of digitization workflows and processes.
Self-Motivated
You must be a demonstrated self-starter who is detail oriented and capable of working independently without direct supervision.
Communication
This role will require you to have excellent written and verbal communication skills, customer service skills and experience in customer-focused communication and relations.
Collaboration
The ability to work in a team environment is very important in this role.
Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q clearance
Education/Experience
Position requires a master's degree in 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.
Desired Qualifications:
LANL Familiarity
Understanding of the weapons program within LANL, along with experience working with classified material in a classified environment.
Archival Organization Experience
Experience working in a major archival organization, such as the National Archives and Records Administration, a museum, or a library with significant archival holdings would be helpful. As well as experience assisting scientists and/or engineers search for relevant materials in a major university, government, or corporate library.
Background Knowledge
Experience working with standard digital archival and library cataloging systems would be helpful, along with experience using standard bibliographic tools including bibliographic management software, and digital and print library services.
Continuous Learning
Demonstrated experience in continuous learning to enhance knowledge and required skills.
Clearance
Active DOE "Q" Clearance is desired but not required.
Education
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 but not required.
Location: This position will be located in Los Alamos, NM.
Note to Applicants:
This position may require occasional travel (1-2 times per year). A cover letter must be detailed and address all the mandatory and desired job requirements.
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 childbirth and parental leave
§ Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
§ 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)
Additional Details
Directive 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. This position requires a Q clearance which requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon position, additional authorization to access nuclear weapons information may be required that may or may not be available to dual citizens depending upon the circumstances.
*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. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.
Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.
Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy 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 StatusFull Time
