Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Bachelor's degree in history or english
Two years archival or library experience
Valid arkansas driver's license
The position manages 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
The position manages 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.
This temporary full-time role is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and will end in December 2027.
Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with vendors, staff, and the Library of Congress.
Matching Summary
The position manages 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
Familiarity with MARC cataloging standards
Understanding of 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