NSRC Library and Information Science Graduate Student
- Req. Number: IRC141579
- Organization : WRS-NSRCMS/NSRC Library and Information Science Graduate Student
- City, State: Los Alamos, New Mexico
What You Will Do
The National Security Research Center (NSRC) is seeking a full-time, summer graduate student to support our Collections Management Team on archival projects. This is an onsite position.
You will be working at the NSRC, Los Alamos National Laboratory's classified library, containing millions of documents, films, books, and other archival materials related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons.
This position will engage in digitizing, cataloging, and uploading materials to repositories for an estimated 50% of the time and assist in controlled vocabulary and taxonomy development for 50% of the time. This has the option of being a multi-summer position. A student's first summer would be working on unclassified materials. A student would move into classified workflows their second summer, if they have obtained a Q clearance.
Responsibilities:
Learning Outcomes:
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
Education/Experience:
Desired Qualifications:
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:
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:
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.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
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. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.
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The National Security Research Center (NSRC) is seeking a full-time, summer graduate student to support our Collections Management Team on archival projects. This is an onsite position.
You will be working at the NSRC, Los Alamos National Laboratory's classified library, containing millions of documents, films, books, and other archival materials related to the development, testing, and production of nuclear weapons.
This position will engage in digitizing, cataloging, and uploading materials to repositories for an estimated 50% of the time and assist in controlled vocabulary and taxonomy development for 50% of the time. This has the option of being a multi-summer position. A student's first summer would be working on unclassified materials. A student would move into classified workflows their second summer, if they have obtained a Q clearance.
Responsibilities:
- Digitization of archival materials (paper, still image negatives)
- Cataloging and upload of digitized materials to repositories
- Assist in the research and creation of controlled vocabularies and taxonomies
Learning Outcomes:
- Develop digitization skills
- Develop digital asset management, repository, and cataloging experience
- Hands-on experience at taxonomy development
- Contribute to the preservation and access of materials regarding national security and scientific history
What You Need
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Familiarity with digital asset management systems
- Interest in controlled vocabularies and ontology development
- Understanding of digital preservation best practices, including but not limited to digital workflows, metadata standards, and understanding a variety of file formats
- Strong organization and research skills with the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
- Ability to proactively communicate in a professional setting
- Ability to work in team and solo project environments while fostering a respectful, inclusive space
- Comfort with ambiguity in an iterative development setting
- Studies focused on ontology development, archives, digital preservation, and/or information science
Education/Experience:
- Currently enrolled in a full-time graduate program in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or a closely related field
- Must currently have and maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale (or equivalent)
Desired Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain a Q clearance. Obtaining a Q clearance requires US Citizenship except in extremely rare circumstances. Dependent upon the position, additional authorization to access classified information may be required, which may or may not be available to dual citizens. Receipt of a Q clearance and additional access authorization ultimately is a decision of the Federal Government and not of Triad.
- Commitment to a multi-summer internship
- Interest in programming languages (Python, XML, SQL)
- Familiarity with the principles of taxonomy, classification, and ontologies and experience in Protégé
- Experience with at least one type of digitization equipment
- Interest in the history of science and technology
Work Location:
The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.
Note to Applicants:
- In addition to a resume, you must include a cover letter addressing the Minimum Job Requirements and Desired Qualifications.
- Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
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.
No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.
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.
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. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, 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, state, and local 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 (505)-664-6947.
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