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 is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site

Job Summary

  • The position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site.
  • This temporary full-time position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for Humanities and will end in December 2027.
  • Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively with project teams and vendors.

Matching Summary

The position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor 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

Nice-to-have

  • Understanding of OCR output optimization
  • Experience with grant management
  • Knowledge of Arkansas history
  • Familiarity with HTML and XML
  • Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Access

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma equivalent plus four years specialized experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Pass pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States required

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