Fayetteville, AR: James D. Bales Papers Project Archivist, University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas
Fayetteville

The James D. Bales Project Archivist is an 18-month NHPRC grant-funded
position. The goal of this project is to arrange, describe, and provide access
to the James D. Bales papers, comprising 435 linear feet (l.f.), in an
18-month time period. The Project Archivist will assist in achieving this goal
by initiating a detailed survey of the collection; arranging and describing
the collection; creating an Encoded Archival Description (EAD) finding aid and
a collection-level MARC record for the collection; and assisting in
publicizing the project through press releases, social media, professional
newsletters, discussion lists, presentations, and publications.

  
The general duties of this position are tasks that will include but are not
limited to arranging, describing, and preserving a large historically
significant manuscript collection; identifying and applying knowledge of
appropriate best archival practices and national standards to develop a
comprehensive processing plan for the collection; surveying the collection to
identify preservation needs; collaborating with library personnel in the
creation of an EAD finding aid as well as coordinating a project blog for the
collection; conducting research on the background of the collection and the
donor; giving presentations on the collection and assisting with public
relations opportunities to promote the project; and maintaining records and
data for reports. This position will report to the Assistant Head of the
Special Collections Department.



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