Library Conservation Technical Specialist

Tigua Inc•Washington, DC

9h•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Conservation Technical Specialist supports collection management operations at the United States Naval Observatory (USNO). This role assists with the preservation, organization, and accessibility of library and archival materials ranging from the 19th century to modern collections. The specialist works both independently and collaboratively with library staff on a variety of projects, including archival processing, metadata review, and physical collection maintenance.

Requirements

Active Secret Clearance.
Minimum of 1 year of academic or professional experience in library science, archives, or collection management.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access).
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including phone and email etiquette.
Ability to present information clearly using charts, graphs, and spreadsheets.
Ability to lift up to 25 lbs
Minimum bachelor’s level education in any field and at least 3 years of experience in relevant field.

Responsibilities

Support library staff with collection management and preservation activities.
Review and update catalog metadata to ensure accuracy and consistency.
Perform pre- and post-processing of archival and library materials.
Rehouse and preserve fragile or aging materials using appropriate methods.
Manage physical collections, including shelving, re-shelving, and shifting materials.
Respond to phone and email inquiries related to library resources and information requests.
Access and utilize metadata systems to fulfill research and data requests.
Prepare journals, reports, and materials for bindery processing.
Assist with organizing and maintaining archival and photographic collections.