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