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
Quality review of digital assets
Project record keeping
The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor.
  • 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, 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.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • metadata collection
  • quality review of digital assets
  • project record keeping
  • scanning historic material
  • data entry skills

Nice-to-have

  • understanding of metadata creation
  • knowledge of Arkansas history
  • HTML and/or XML knowledge
  • U.S. history knowledge

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work

Tailored Resume

Cover Letter