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 accommodations
The position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027

Job Summary

  • The position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027.
  • The Archivist will work on digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
  • Benefits are eligible for this contingent worker position governed by agency policy and state and federal laws.

Matching Summary

The position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027.

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 accommodations

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Arkansas history and Native American history
  • Experience with grant management and OCR output optimization
  • Familiarity with HTML and XML standards

Key Requirements

  • Formal education equivalent of high school diploma plus four years specialized 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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