The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Director is responsible for managing the digitization of over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site
Job Summary
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Director is responsible for managing the digitization of over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
This temporary full-time position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to providing accessible, quality education and serving as a regional leader in research and economic development.
Matching Summary
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Director is responsible for managing the digitization of over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
metadata collection and management
quality review of digital assets
project coordination and oversight
digitization project experience
collaboration with vendors and institutions
grant management and reporting
Nice-to-have
knowledge of Arkansas history
experience with MARC cataloging
organizational and problem solving skills
ability to work independently and collaboratively
experience with Microsoft Excel and Access
knowledge of html and/or xml
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in History, English, or related field