Project Director

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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 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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Required Education/Experience:

• The formal education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in History, English, or a related field; plus two years of archival or library experience.

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Preference will be given to those who possess demonstrated project management experience, digitization projects experience, quality control experience, understanding of metadata creation and MARC cataloging, and knowledge of OCR output optimization;

• Experience with grant management and writing;

• Excellent organizational skills and knowledge of Arkansas history.

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.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations of the Arkansas Digital Newspaper Project (ADNP) to digitize over 100,000 pages of historic newspapers for the Library of Congress Chronicling America site;

• Oversight and review of metadata collection following established guidelines;

• Implement and complete a detailed quality review of digital assets and metadata;

• Collect and review metadata following established guidelines;

• Track and manage project transactions and shipments of microfilm masters and digital assets between the Arkansas State Archives, collaborating institutions, vendors, and the Library of Congress;

• Implement workflows for data management and review;

• Work closely with the project team, including other ASA 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 other 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 (non-MARC and MARC);

• Knowledge of archival and library best practices;

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

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

• Knowledge of html and/or xml;

• 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.

Additional Information:

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

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.

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.