What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Archivist position at University of Arkansas?
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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 and/or Experience:
- Master's degree in information and library science or related field.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
- Professional experience in an academic or research library, special collections repository, or other relevant setting;
- Certified Archivist certificate.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in arranging and describing archival collections (documents, photographs, audio-visual materials, etc.);
- Create detailed finding aids to help users locate materials;
- Maintain and update databases for archival materials;
- Provide research support to staff, researchers, and the public by retrieving requested materials;
- Staff research desk, including an occasional Saturday;
- Digitize physical materials and write metadata according to institutional standards;
- Monitor access to sensitive or restricted materials, ensuring compliance with privacy and security protocols;
- Assist in preparing and repairing damaged items under the guidance of senior archivists;
- Supervise interns, student workers, and graduate assistants on special projects in coordination with the head archivist;
- Assist with accessioning and maintaining records of acquisitions;
- Work with other archivists, staff, and external stakeholders on projects and initiatives.
- Participate in community outreach activities;
- Attend meetings and contribute to ongoing collection management strategies.
- Support digital scholarship initiatives and collection accessibility;
- Participate in training sessions and workshops to improve skills and knowledge related to archival work;
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Knowledge of classification and archival requirements of historical documents and objects;
- Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilization and cultures;
- Knowledge of archival inventories;
- Ability to sort, organize, analyze, and search archival collection and inventories;
- Ability to prepare and present oral and written information and reports;
- Ability to clean, restore, and repair documents.
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Recruitment Contact Information:
ersummers@ualr.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
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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 age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. 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.
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Salary : $44,000
