Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, AR, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
Contingent worker (fixed duration of project/grant)
Four years specialized training in library science
Experience with digitization projects
Knowledge of metadata creation and marc cataloging
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to work on the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project, focusing on digitizing historic newspapers and managing project records. The position is temporary, funded by a grant, and requires expertise in library science or archival work

Job Summary

  • The position is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor for the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project.
  • This temporary full-time position funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities will end in December 2027.
  • Candidates must be able to scan original historic material on large format scanners and perform detailed quality reviews of digital assets.

Matching Summary

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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Senior Research Assistant to work on the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project, focusing on digitizing historic newspapers and managing project records. The position is temporary, funded by a grant, and requires expertise in library science or archival work.

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 HTML and/or XML
  • Understanding of U.S. and Native American history
  • Grant management experience

Key Requirements

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

Work Rights

Not specified

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