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
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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four years specialized training in library science
  • Experience with metadata creation and MARC cataloging
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs. with accommodations
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license required
  • Knowledge of classification and archival requirements

Nice-to-have

  • Bachelor's degree in pertinent field preferred
  • Experience with grant management processes
  • Knowledge of HTML and/or XML standards
  • Understanding of OCR output optimization
  • Familiarity with Arkansas history topics

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma equivalent plus four years experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Pre-employment criminal background check required
  • Drug screening required
  • Proof of legal authority to work in US

Work Rights

Not specified

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