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
Experience with digitization projects
Knowledge of metadata creation and marc cataloging
This temporary full-time position funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant will end in December 2027

Job Summary

  • This temporary full-time position funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant will end in December 2027.
  • The Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating shipments, and implementing quality reviews for over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers.
  • Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with vendors and institutional staff.

Matching Summary

This temporary full-time position funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant will end in December 2027.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four years specialized training in library science
  • Experience with digitization projects
  • Knowledge of metadata creation and MARC cataloging
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of OCR output optimization
  • Experience with grant management
  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • Familiarity with HTML and XML
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Formal education equivalent of high school diploma
  • Four years specialized training in library science or archival field
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license required
  • Pre-employment criminal background check required
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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