Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Experience with digitization projects
Knowledge of metadata creation
Strong organizational skills
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and coordinating with various stakeholders

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and coordinating with various stakeholders.
  • This temporary full-time position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  • The position will end in December 2027 and involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers.

Matching Summary

The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and coordinating with various stakeholders.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with digitization projects
  • Knowledge of metadata creation
  • Strong organizational skills

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of Arkansas history
  • Ability to work collaboratively
  • Excellent problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Four years of specialized training in library science
  • Bachelor’s degree in a pertinent field preferred
  • Two years of experience in an archives or library setting

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