Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, United States
Commensurate with education + experience
On-site
Metadata collection and supply
Digital asset quality review
Project record keeping
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Senior Research Assistant for a 12-month project archivist role focused on the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project. The position involves collecting metadata, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the quality of digital assets, requiring both technical skills and an understanding of archival practices

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor.
  • This temporary full-time position will end in December 2027 and is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  • The role involves implementing quality review of digital assets and assisting with project record keeping.

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Senior Research Assistant for a 12-month project archivist role focused on the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project. The position involves collecting metadata, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the quality of digital assets, requiring both technical skills and an understanding of archival practices.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Metadata collection and supply
  • Digital asset quality review
  • Project record keeping
  • Digitization project experience
  • Microsoft Excel and Access experience

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • Understanding of MARC cataloging
  • Knowledge of HTML and/or XML
  • Experience with grant management

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Four years of specialized training/experience in library science, archival, or related field
  • Bachelor's degree in a pertinent field (preferred)
  • Two years' specialized training in library science, history, or related field (preferred)
  • Experience in an archives, museum, or library setting (preferred)
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs.

Work Rights

Must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States

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