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 digitization projects
Knowledge of metadata creation and marc cataloging
The position involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site

Job Summary

  • The position involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
  • This temporary full-time role is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027.
  • Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with vendors and institutional staff.

Matching Summary

The position involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four years specialized training in library science
  • Experience with digitization projects
  • Knowledge of metadata creation and MARC cataloging
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license

Nice-to-have

  • Bachelor's degree in pertinent field
  • Experience with OCR output optimization
  • Knowledge of HTML and/or XML
  • Understanding of U.S. and Native American history
  • Experience with grant management

Key Requirements

  • Formal education equivalent of high school diploma
  • Four years of specialized training or experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license required
  • Pre-employment criminal background check required
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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