Extra Help/Processing Archivist

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock Center for Arkansas History and Culture seeks an hourly Extra Help/Processing Archivist to arrange, describe, and preserve the Heifer Project International records. This is a part-time, term-limited position with an anticipated duration of three years. The archivist works on a 5–6-person processing team to carry out processing and digitization plans and reports to the Head Archivist and/or Lead Project Archivist. The position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

The Heifer Project International collection contains approximately 800 boxes of materials dating from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Formats include correspondence, reports, shipping and financial records, campaign materials, publications, scrapbooks, photographic materials, audio and video recordings, digital media, and artifacts. The collection documents the nonprofit’s work to address hunger and poverty and offers insight into Arkansas history and its global connections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in History, Geography, GIS, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience using best practices to arrange and describe archival collections.
• Knowledge of processing hybrid collections.
• Understanding of privacy, safe handling, confidentiality, copyright, and use issues in an archival setting.
• Thorough knowledge of archival standards and vocabularies, including EAD and DACS.
• Experience with digital asset management systems, including ArchivesSpace and CONTENTdm.
• Ability to establish priorities, meet goals and deadlines, and manage project schedules.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in information and library science or a related field.
• Experience writing finding aids.
• Demonstrated record of successful project management.
• Professional experience in an academic or research library, special collections repository, or other relevant setting.
• Experience using ArchivesSpace.

Responsibilities

• Assist archivists in processing the Heifer Project International records, including helping develop a processing plan, researching items for identification, arranging and describing materials, rehousing materials for preservation, and creating a DACS-compliant finding aid.
• Collaborate with project archivists and graduate assistants under the direction of the Head Archivist and/or Lead Project Archivist to maintain the project timeline and meet processing deadlines.
• Contribute to project documentation, including progress reports, and attend update meetings.
• Monitor access to sensitive or restricted materials and follow privacy and security protocols.
• Consult with CAHC archivists as needed to ensure appropriate processing of different formats.
• Participate in outreach activities to promote the collection.
• Assist with internal and external research requests related to the collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned related to the Heifer Project International records.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level