Extra Help/Processing Archivist

University of Arkansas • 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 part-time, term-limited position is anticipated to last three years. The archivist reports to the Head Archivist and/or Lead Project Archivist and works on a five- to six-person team to carry out processing and digitization plans.

The collection comprises approximately 800 boxes of records dating from the 1940s to the early 2000s. Materials include correspondence, reports, financial and shipping records, campaign materials, publications, scrapbooks, photographs, audio and video recordings, digital storage media, and artifacts. The work is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

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 with processing the Heifer Project International records, including developing a processing plan, researching items for identification, arranging and describing materials, rehousing materials for preservation, and creating a DACS-compliant finding aid.
• Work collaboratively 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 deadlines.
• Contribute to project documentation, including progress reports, and attend update meetings.
• Monitor access to sensitive or restricted materials and ensure compliance with privacy and security protocols.
• Consult with Center for Arkansas History and Culture archivists as needed about processing varying 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: Mid Level