Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Bachelor's degree in history or english
Two years archival or library experience
Valid arkansas driver's license
The position manages the day-to-day operations of the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress
Job Summary
The position manages the day-to-day operations of the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress.
This temporary full-time role is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027.
Candidates must possess strong organizational skills, knowledge of Arkansas history, and the ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations.
Matching Summary
The position manages the day-to-day operations of the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress.
Salary
Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Bachelor's degree in History or English
Two years archival or library experience
Valid Arkansas driver's license
Nice-to-have
Grant management and writing experience
Knowledge of OCR output optimization
Familiarity with MARC cataloging standards
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree equivalent in History, English, or related field
Minimum two years of archival or library experience
Valid Arkansas driver's license required
Pre-employment criminal background check required
Drug screening subject to employment
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required