Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Metadata collection and quality review
Digital asset quality review
Project record keeping
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Project Director to oversee the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project, managing operations related to digitizing historic newspapers for the Library of Congress. The ideal candidate should have a background in History, English, or a related field, along with experience in project management, metadata creation, and archival processes.
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Job Summary
Manage day-to-day operations of the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
Oversight and review of metadata collection following established guidelines and implementation of detailed quality review of digital assets and metadata.
This temporary full-time position, funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, will end in December 2027.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Project Director to oversee the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project, managing operations related to digitizing historic newspapers for the Library of Congress. The ideal candidate should have a background in History, English, or a related field, along with experience in project management, metadata creation, and archival processes.
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Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Metadata collection and quality review
Digital asset quality review
Project record keeping
Coordination with institutions and vendors
Grant-funded project management
Nice-to-have
Knowledge of Arkansas history
Experience with grant management
Understanding of MARC cataloging
OCR output optimization knowledge
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in History, English, or related field
Two years of archival or library experience
Occasional travel for training
Ability to lift 40 lbs.
Valid Arkansas driver's license
Pre-employment criminal background check required
Subject to drug screening
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States