AV Preservation Librarian

AV Preservation Librarian
Application Deadline: April 10, 2026

Dynamic Business Group, Inc. (DBG), in collaboration with Zimmerman Associates, Inc. (ZAI), is seeking experienced and detail-oriented AV Preservation Librarian for the National Library of Medicine (NLM).

Successful candidates will bring experience with preservation-level audiovisual (AV) reformatting projects, expertise in evaluating AV materials for preservation needs, and the ability to develop and implement digitization workflows while training and guiding paraprofessional staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the development of a digitization program for AV materials for the purpose of preservation. AV formats include, but are not limited to, ¾” U-matic videotape, Betacam SP tape, 2” Quad tape, 16mm film, and 35mm film

• Investigate and create specifications for preservation-level outputs, including metadata

• Evaluate and assess the quality and condition of AV materials to determine preservation needs and suitability for digitization

• Clean film when necessary and identify and repair splices, tears, degradation, and other irregularities

• Operate AV transfer stations to reformat analog materials, including U-matic and Betacam SP tape, to various digital formats

• Document, refine, and follow quality assurance protocols

• Develop and refine workflows

• Train Library Technicians to perform condition reviews and support AV reformatting tasks

• Track and maintain accurate records in NLM systems.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Media Archive, Media Preservation Studies, or a related field (preferred), OR a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Studies (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program.

• Minimum of two (2) years of experience with preservation-level audiovisual (AV) reformatting projects

• Ability to create detailed written instructions and provide verbal training for paraprofessional staff

• Ability to plan, assign, and evaluate the work of paraprofessional staff

Compensation:

• Pay Rate: $38.33 per hour
• Health and Welfare (H&W) Allowance: $4.93 per hour

Preferred Attributes

• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.

• Experience working with or supporting federal library contracts, particularly within the NIH or NLM.

• Familiarity with digitization workflows, preservation standards, and metadata management best practices.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dynamic Business Group, Inc. (DBG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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