Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Metadata collection and quality review
Digitization project coordination
Digital asset quality review
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating work with vendors and collaborating institutions, and implementing quality review of digital assets

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating work with vendors and collaborating institutions, and implementing quality review of digital assets.
  • This temporary full-time position, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, will end in December 2027 and involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers.
  • The role requires occasional travel for training, the ability to lift 40 lbs, a valid Arkansas driver's license, and is subject to a criminal background check and drug screening.

Matching Summary

The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata, coordinating work with vendors and collaborating institutions, and implementing quality review of digital assets.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • metadata collection and quality review
  • digitization project coordination
  • digital asset quality review
  • project record keeping
  • scanning historic material

Nice-to-have

  • understanding of MARC cataloging
  • knowledge of Arkansas history
  • knowledge of U.S. history
  • ability to work independently and collaboratively

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma plus 4 years specialized experience
  • Bachelor's degree in pertinent field preferred
  • 2 years specialized training in library science/history preferred
  • Experience in archives, museum, or library setting
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter