Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Not specified
Metadata collection and quality review
Digitization project coordination
Collaboration with institutions and vendors
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Project Director for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project, a temporary position funded through a grant and set to conclude in December 2027. The role involves overseeing the digitization of historic newspapers, managing project logistics, and ensuring quality control of digital assets

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) Director is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, and Library of Congress to implement quality review of digital assets.
  • This temporary full-time position will end in December 2027 and is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  • The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university committed to its mission, driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Project Director for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project, a temporary position funded through a grant and set to conclude in December 2027. The role involves overseeing the digitization of historic newspapers, managing project logistics, and ensuring quality control of digital assets.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Metadata collection and quality review
  • Digitization project coordination
  • Collaboration with institutions and vendors
  • Project record keeping and reporting
  • Scanning historic material

Nice-to-have

  • Grant management and writing
  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • OCR output optimization
  • Understanding of MARC cataloging

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in History, English, or related field
  • Two years of archival or library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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