Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Metadata collection and supply
Quality review of digital assets
Project record keeping
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, Library of Congress

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, Library of Congress.
  • This temporary full-time position will end in December 2027 and is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  • The position requires occasional travel for training, the ability to lift 40 lbs., and a valid Arkansas driver’s license.

Matching Summary

The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, Library of Congress.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • metadata collection and supply
  • quality review of digital assets
  • project record keeping
  • digitization project experience
  • metadata creation and MARC cataloging
  • knowledge of Arkansas history

Nice-to-have

  • strong organizational skills
  • excellent problem-solving skills
  • ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • knowledge of U.S. history and Native American history

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Four years specialized training/experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in pertinent field preferred
  • Two years specialized training in library science/history preferred
  • Experience in archives, museum, or library setting
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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