Senior Research Assistant -12 MONTH Project Archivist

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Type of Position:

Contingent WorkerNo

Job Type:

Fixed Duration of Project/Grant (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible, quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock, we prepare our more than 8,900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission, UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rock's thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and state's growing profile as a regional leader in research, technology transfer, economic development, and job creation.

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Department:

Archives & Collections

Summary of Job Duties:

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,. The Archivist is resopnsible for implementing quality review of digital assets, and assisting with project record keeping related to Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) at the Arkansas State Archives. Funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, this temporary full-time position will end in December 2027. The position is governed by agency/institution policy and state and federal laws.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience

• Formal education equivalent of a high school diploma;

• Four years of specialized training and/or experience in library science, historical archival or a related field.

Preferred Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in the pertinent field;

• Two years’ specialized training in library science, history or related field. Experience in an archives, museum or library setting;

• Preference will be given to those who possess experience with digitization projects, an understanding of metadata creation and MARC cataloging, knowledge of OCR output optimization, experience with grant management, excellent organizational skills, and knowledge of Arkansas history.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Work on the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site;

• Collect and review metadata following established guidelines;

• Complete detailed quality review of digital assets and metadata;

• Work closely with project team, including other Sequoyah National Research Center and Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project staff members, vendors and collaborating institutions;

• Assist with record keeping and report preparation;

• Research and write the history of newspapers selected for this grant;

• Scan original historic material on large format scanner;

• Performs related responsibilities as required or assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of classification and archival requirements of historical documents and objects;

• Knowledge of applicable technical standards and best practices in digitization and metadata creation;

• Knowledge of archival and library best practices;

• Knowledge of newspapers or serials, and ability to assess complex relationships between titles preferred;

• Knowledge of html and/or xml;

• Knowledge of U.S. history and Native American history preferred;

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel and Access;

• Strong organizational, data entry, and problem-solving skills;

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively;

• Ability to sort, organize, analyze, and search archival collection and inventories;

• Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports.

Special Requirements: 

•        Occasional travel for training;

•        Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations;

•        Valid Arkansas driver’s license;

•        A pre-employment criminal background check is required;

•        Position is subject to drug screening.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Resume

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Erin H. Fehr, Assistant Director and Archivist, ehfehr@ualr.edu

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Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes