Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Metadata collection and management
Quality review of digital assets
Project coordination and oversight
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
  • Two years archival or library experience
  • Project management experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver’s license
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Pre-employment criminal background check
  • Drug screening required

Work Rights

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