Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
Bachelor's degree in history or english
Two years archival or library experience
Valid arkansas driver's license
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Project Director for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP), responsible for overseeing the digitization of historic newspapers and coordinating project activities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, project management experience, and knowledge of archival practices, and is funded through a grant until December 2027

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 coordinating work and shipments of microfilm masters and digital assets between the Arkansas State Archives, collaborating institutions, vendors, and the Library of Congress.
  • Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, this temporary full-time position is scheduled to end in December 2027.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Project Director for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP), responsible for overseeing the digitization of historic newspapers and coordinating project activities. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field, project management experience, and knowledge of archival practices, and is funded through a grant until December 2027.

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
  • Pass criminal background check

Nice-to-have

  • Demonstrated project management experience
  • Knowledge of OCR output optimization
  • Experience with grant management and writing
  • Understanding of MARC cataloging
  • Knowledge of HTML and XML

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 employment

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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