Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Arkansas digital newspaper project
Metadata collection and quality review
Digitization vendor coordination
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating with vendors and staff, and implementing quality review of digital assets for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating with vendors and staff, and implementing quality review of digital assets for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
  • This temporary full-time position, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, involves managing day-to-day operations, overseeing metadata collection, and tracking project shipments.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing accessible, quality education and preparing students to be innovators and leaders.

Matching Summary

The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating with vendors and staff, and implementing quality review of digital assets for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project
  • Metadata collection and quality review
  • Digitization vendor coordination
  • Project record keeping
  • Historic newspaper digitization

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • Grant management and writing
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • U.S. history and Native American history knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in History, English, or related field
  • Two years of archival or library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.
  • Pre-employment criminal background check required
  • Subject to drug screening

Work Rights

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

Tailored Resume

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