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
Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations
The position involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site

Job Summary

  • The position involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
  • 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 and the ability to work independently while collaborating with vendors and institutional staff.

Matching Summary

The position involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.

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
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Arkansas history and Native American history
  • Experience with grant management and OCR output optimization
  • Proficiency in HTML and XML for digital asset handling

Key Requirements

  • Formal education equivalent of high school diploma plus four years experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license required
  • Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening required

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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