Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Bachelor's degree in history or english
Two years archival or library experience
Valid arkansas driver's license
This 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 Chronicling America site

Job Summary

  • This 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 Chronicling America site.
  • The role involves collecting metadata, coordinating shipments of microfilm masters, and implementing detailed quality reviews of digital assets in collaboration with the Arkansas State Archives and vendors.
  • Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, this temporary full-time position is scheduled to end in December 2027.

Matching Summary

This 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 Chronicling America site.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in History or English
  • Two years archival or library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs with accommodations
  • Pass criminal background check and drug screening

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Knowledge of OCR output optimization
  • Experience with grant management and writing
  • Understanding of MARC cataloging standards
  • Strong knowledge of Arkansas history

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
  • Must pass pre-employment criminal background check
  • Must pass drug screening prior to employment

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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