Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Four years specialized training in library science or archival field
Experience with metadata creation and marc cataloging
Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations
The position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities

Job Summary

  • The position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  • The archivist will implement quality reviews of digital assets and assist with project record keeping related to over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers.
  • This temporary full-time fixed-term position is governed by agency policy and state and federal laws, ending in December 2027.

Matching Summary

The position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four years specialized training in library science or archival field
  • Experience with metadata creation and MARC cataloging
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Arkansas history and Native American history
  • Experience with grant management and OCR output optimization
  • Familiarity with HTML and XML standards

Key Requirements

  • Formal education equivalent of high school diploma plus four years specialized experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license required
  • Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening required

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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