Job Summary

• The position is responsible for managing 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.
• This temporary full-time position funded by a National Endowment for the Humanities grant will end in December 2027 and requires oversight of metadata collection and quality review of digital assets.
• Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills, knowledge of archival best practices, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with vendors and collaborating institutions.

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Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

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 required
• Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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