Project coordination with vendors and institutions
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 is a major component of the city and state's growing profile 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 with vendors and institutions
digitization and archival standards
grant-funded project management
use of Microsoft Excel and Access
Nice-to-have
knowledge of Arkansas history
experience with MARC cataloging
OCR output optimization
grant writing experience
strong organizational skills
ability to work independently and collaboratively
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in History, English, or related field
Two years archival or library experience
Valid Arkansas driver’s license
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Pre-employment criminal background check
Drug screening required
Occasional travel for training
Work Rights
Must have legal authority to work in the United States