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 or archival field
Experience with metadata creation and marc cataloging
Knowledge of ocr output optimization and digitization standards
This position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project
Job Summary
This position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project.
The role involves implementing quality review of digital assets and assisting with project record keeping related to the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, this temporary full-time position will end in December 2027.
Matching Summary
This position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Four years specialized training in library science or archival field
Experience with metadata creation and MARC cataloging
Knowledge of OCR output optimization and digitization standards
Nice-to-have
Experience with grant management and project record keeping
Knowledge of Arkansas history and Native American history
Ability to research and write history of selected newspapers
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