Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

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Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Four years specialized training in library science or archival field
Experience with digitization projects and metadata creation
Knowledge of marc cataloging and ocr output optimization
The Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor while coordinating work with the Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives

Job Summary

  • The Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor while coordinating work with the Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives.
  • This temporary full-time position funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will end in December 2027.
  • The role involves digitizing over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site and performing detailed quality reviews of digital assets.

Matching Summary

The Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor while coordinating work with the Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives.

Salary

Commensurate with education and experience; Not specified; Benefits eligible: Yes

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Four years specialized training in library science or archival field
  • Experience with digitization projects and metadata creation
  • Knowledge of MARC cataloging and OCR output optimization
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license required

Nice-to-have

  • Bachelor's degree in library science, history, or related field
  • Experience with grant management and project record keeping
  • Knowledge of Arkansas history and Native American history
  • Familiarity with HTML and XML standards
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Key Requirements

  • Formal education equivalent of high school diploma plus four years specialized experience
  • Valid Arkansas driver's license
  • Pre-employment criminal background check and drug screening
  • Proof of legal authority to work in the United States

Work Rights

Not specified

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