Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Arkansas digital newspaper project
Metadata collection and quality review
Coordinate with vendors and institutions
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of the Sequioa National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, and Library of Congress to implement quality review of digital assets

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of the Sequioa National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, and Library of Congress to implement quality review of digital assets.
  • This temporary full-time position will end in December 2027 and is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to its mission, driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile.

Matching Summary

The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of the Sequioa National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, and Library of Congress to implement quality review of digital assets.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project
  • Metadata collection and quality review
  • Coordinate with vendors and institutions
  • Manage project transactions and shipments
  • Digitize historic newspapers
  • Work with Microsoft Excel and Access

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • Grant management and writing experience
  • Understanding of OCR output optimization
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively

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.

Work Rights

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Tailored Resume

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