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.
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock offers benefits eligibility and is committed to providing a safe campus community with equal opportunity employment.
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
Ability to lift 40 lbs
Pass criminal background check
Nice-to-have
Demonstrated project management experience
Digitization and quality control experience
Knowledge of MARC cataloging and OCR optimization
Grant management and writing experience
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
Pre-employment criminal background check required
Drug screening subject to position requirements
Work Rights
Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required