Assistant Archivist

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Type of Position:

Library

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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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Department:

Archives & Collections

Department's Website:

Summary of Job Duties:

The assistant archivist reports to the head archivist and assists with and contributes to essential duties such as arranging, describing, and digitizing archival materials. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

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