Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Four years specialized training in library science
Experience with digitization projects
Knowledge of metadata creation and marc cataloging
This temporary full-time position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers

Job Summary

  • This temporary full-time position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers.
  • The Archivist will collect metadata, coordinate shipments with vendors and collaborating institutions, and implement quality reviews of digital assets.
  • The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with project teams at the Sequoyah National Research Center.

Matching Summary

This temporary full-time position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four years specialized training in library science
  • Experience with digitization projects
  • Knowledge of metadata creation and MARC cataloging

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of OCR output optimization
  • Experience with grant management
  • Knowledge of Arkansas history

Key Requirements

  • Formal education equivalent of high school diploma
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Pre-employment criminal background check required

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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