Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Bachelor's degree in history or english
Two years archival or library experience
Valid arkansas driver's license
This 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
This 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.
The role involves overseeing metadata collection, implementing detailed quality reviews of digital assets, and coordinating shipments between the Arkansas State Archives, collaborating institutions, and vendors.
The position is a temporary full-time role funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, scheduled to end in December 2027.
Matching Summary
This 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
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
Grant management and writing experience
Knowledge of OCR output optimization
Understanding of MARC cataloging
Familiarity with HTML and XML
Deep knowledge of Arkansas history
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree equivalent in History, English, or related field
Minimum two years of archival or library experience