Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project Archivist
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Little Rock, AR - USA
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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 8900 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 Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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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
Bachelors 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 100000 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Knowledge of classification and archival requirements of historical documents and objects;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.
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Occasional travel for training;
Ability to lift 40 lbs. with or without accommodations;
A pre-employment criminal background check is required;
Position is subject to drug screening.
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All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
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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 preference or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys 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.
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About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
