Senior Research Assistant -12 Month Project Archivist

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

Little Rock, Arkansas, US
Commensurate with education + experience; not spec...
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Metadata collection and review
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 focused on the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project. The role involves managing metadata, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the quality of digital assets. **

Job Summary

  • The Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist is responsible for collecting metadata and supplying it to a digitization vendor, coordinating work and shipments of Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas State Archives staff, collaborating institutions, vendors, Library of Congress.
  • This temporary full-time position will end in December 2027 and is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
  • The position requires occasional travel for training, the ability to lift 40 lbs., a valid Arkansas driver’s license, and is subject to a criminal background check and drug screening.

Matching Summary

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** The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is seeking a Senior Research Assistant for a 12-month project focused on the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project. The role involves managing metadata, coordinating with various stakeholders, and ensuring the quality of digital assets. **

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Metadata collection and review
  • Digital asset quality review
  • Project record keeping
  • Digitization project experience
  • Arkansas history knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative work environment
  • Independent work capability
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Problem-solving abilities

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Four years specialized training/experience
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Two years specialized training preferred
  • Valid Arkansas driver’s license

Work Rights

Proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment

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