Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, United States
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Metadata collection and review
Digital asset quality review
Project record keeping
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, Library of Congress

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, Library of Congress.
  • This temporary full-time position will end in December 2027 and is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  • The position requires occasional travel for training, the ability to lift 40 lbs, and a valid Arkansas driver's license.

Matching Summary

The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, Library of Congress.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Metadata collection and review
  • Digital asset quality review
  • Project record keeping
  • Scanning historic material
  • Work with digitization vendors

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of MARC cataloging
  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • Experience with grant management
  • Excellent organizational skills

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma required
  • Four years specialized training/experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Two years specialized training preferred
  • Experience in archives, museum, or library setting

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter