LOCKSS Preservation Analyst

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LOCKSS Preservation Analyst

**University Libraries, Stanford, California, United States**

Information Analytics

Post Date Oct 15, 2025

Requisition # 107545

Stanford Libraries is seeking a full-time Preservation Analyst to join the LOCKSS Program.

TheLibraries valuesare rooted in a commitment of mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant.

We seek a team member who is ready to share their skills and perspectives.

**About the LOCKSS Program:**

The LOCKSS Program makes the award-winning LOCKSS distributed digital preservation software platform, used worldwide by libraries to preserve and provide authoritative access to digital content, including scholarly communications, Web archives, and institutional repositories.

It also operates digital preservation networks like the Global LOCKSS Network (GLN), delivers digital preservation services to organizations like the CLOCKSS Archive, and supports other digital preservation initiatives, all powered by the LOCKSS software.

It is an internationally recognized part of the Stanford University Libraries (SUL) portfolio, having a major programmatic impact on the operations of memory organizations globally.

**About Stanford Libraries:**

Stanford Libraries is a network of over 15 libraries with over 400 employees.

We are committed to fueling the teaching, learning and research across Stanford by acquiring, stewarding, and making available a robust collection, currently in excess of 12 million items.

Everyone in the organization plays a vital role in fulfilling that objective.

Our dedication to discoverability and information management also has us engaged in dynamic global partnerships.

We are constantly building and strengthening our organization, and we recognize striving for excellence is a marathon and not a sprint.

We are constantly trying to strike the right pace, and admit there are times when we find ourselves at a fast jog.

While we hope to always find candidates who fit within our organization, what we truly seek is someone who will add to our culture, our profession as well as the greater academic arena.

We are invested in the success of our teams and the individuals who represent Stanford Libraries.

**About the Position:**

The LOCKSS Preservation Analyst is responsible for tracking, managing, and reporting on the state of content processing done by the Applied Preservation Services (APS) team.

This position manages the title databases representing all the archival units across multiple LOCKSS networks, keeping the data set up-to-date and generating reports to identify and communicate status to internal and external stakeholders.

This position manages a portion of the preservation content - testing, adding and tracking the content status in the database.

The Preservation Analyst will analyze and resolve content preservation issues in cooperation and collaboration with LOCKSS Program colleagues.

Additionally, this position works with developers to identify ways to improve tracking of the growing set of data with the goal of increasing the use of automation for testing and validation.

This position will work with APS management to adapt existing workflows and testing to accommodate new preservation obligations and technologies.

Occasionally this position may cross-operate within the Digital Library Systems and Services group for digital content accessioning, web archiving, or other special projects.

**Core Duties*:**

● Identify and inventory content ready for preservation in LOCKSS networks, and process content through LOCKSS preservation and QA workflows.

● Analyze preservation data output from LOCKSS systems in order to isolate anomalies and flag issues for the Applied Preservation Services team.

● Identify and select usable data from subtle and complex data patterns.

Assess and produce relevant, standard, or custom information (reports, charts, graphs and tables) from structured data sources by querying data repositories and generating the associated information.

● Design methods to validate data to ensure high quality product.

Explore creative approaches to using data based on technical expertise of available data.

Distribute reports to applicable agencies, researchers, management and other internal end-users and provide interpretation of data when needed.

● Collect, manage and clean datasets using an extraction and reporting programming language to ensure data integrity

● Research and reconcile data discrepancies occurring among various information systems and reports.

● Collaborate with data managers to define and implement data standards and common data elements for data collection.

● Identify new sources of data and methods to improve data collection, analysis and reporting.

● May test prototype software and participate in approval and release process for new software.

_* - Other duties may also be assigned_

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities.

Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility.

Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

**MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS**

**Education and Experience:**

· Bachelor's degree and one year of experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Experience in a quantitative discipline such as economics, finance, statistics, or engineering.

**Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:**

● Basic knowledge and demonstrated experience using and applying analytical software, database management system software, database reporting software, database user interface and query software, and data mining software.

● Ability to collect data using a variety of methods, such as data mining and hardcopy or electronic documentation study, to improve or expand databases.

● Strong listening, verbal and written communication skills.

● Ability to manage multiple activities in a deadline-oriented environment; highly organized, flexible and rigorous attention to detail.

● Ability to use logic to calculate data; efficiently construct a database or scrutinize the form of a question.

● Ability to work with data of varying levels of quality and validity.

● Demonstrated ability to produce data in a clear and understandable manner meeting user requirements.

● Ability to work effectively with multiple internal and external customers.

**Other Relevant Knowledge Skills and Abilities May Include:**

● Demonstrated experience using LOCKSS software and LOCKSS testing tools to evaluate scholarly content for preservation in a LOCKSS-based network.

● Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining and querying LOCKSS title database (TDB) files, using Git and tools maintained by the LOCKSS Program.

● Demonstrated experience supporting the preservation of scholarly communications, and familiarity with characteristics of electronic scholarly content hosting platforms.

● Knowledge of regular expressions, text mark-up languages XML and HTML and basic shell and Python scripting.

● Experience with a Unix based operating system such as Linux or MacOS X

● Excellent organizational and communication skills, and fierce attention to detail.

**Physical Requirements:**

Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.

● Frequently sit, sort, file paperwork or parts, grasp lightly, and use fine manipulation, lift, carry, push and pull objects that weigh 10 pounds or less.

● Occasionally write by hand, twist, bend, stoop and squat.

● Rarely stand, walk, reach or work above shoulders and use a telephone.

_* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job._

**Working Conditions:**

● May work extended hours during peak business cycles.

**Work Standards:**

● Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.

● Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.

● Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University’s Administrative Guide,http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions.

All applications MUST include a cover letter; submissions without cover letters will not be considered.

The expected pay range for this position is $82,468 to $94,000 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.

The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.

**Why Stanford is for You:**

Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms.

Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses.

Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world.

Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff.

We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy.

Ourcultureandunique perksempower you with:

● Freedom to grow.

We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, and course auditing.

Join a TedTalk, watch a film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.

● A caring culture.

We provide superb retirement plans, generous time-off, and family care resources.

● A healthier you.

Choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities.

We provide excellent health care benefits.

● Discovery and fun.

Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.

● Enviable resources.

Enjoy free commuter programs, ridesharing incentives, discounts and more.

There is a strong candidate identified for this position.

Additional Information

+ **Schedule: Full-time**
+ **Job Code: 4744**
+ **Employee Status: Regular**
+ **Grade: G**
+ **Requisition ID: 107545**
+ **Work Arrangement : On Site**

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