Project Director

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Bachelor's degree in history or english
Two years archival or library experience
Valid arkansas driver's license
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

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 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will end in December 2027.
  • Candidates must possess excellent organizational skills and be able to work independently and collaboratively with staff, vendors, and collaborating institutions.

Matching 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.

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

  • Project management experience
  • Digitization projects experience
  • Quality control experience
  • MARC cataloging knowledge
  • OCR output optimization skills
  • Grant management experience
  • Knowledge of Arkansas history

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree equivalent
  • Two years archival/library experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Pre-employment criminal background check
  • Drug screening required

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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