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
This position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project
Job Summary
This position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project.
The role involves implementing quality review of digital assets and assisting with project record keeping related to the grant-funded initiative.
Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or collaboratively with vendors and collaborating institutions.
Matching Summary
This position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project.
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 Arkansas history
Familiarity with HTML and XML
Grant management experience
Key Requirements
High school diploma equivalent plus four years specialized experience