AUDIO-VISUAL INDEXING SPECIALIST, Butler Center for Arkansas Studies --Full-time

position, funded by a two-year grant with possibility of renewal beyond grant period -- The
Butler Center, the Arkansas history and genealogy department of the Central Arkansas Library
System, seeks an organized, detail-oriented, creative person to help build an innovative digital
repository for online research. The specialist will provide annotation and indexing of streaming
audio and video excerpts, identify suitable terms to express the information in the excerpts,
organize excerpts into individual digital files, and accurately record metadata and descriptors for
each excerpt. The work will require careful analysis of the subject matter of the recordings and
the ability or willingness to learn to use a database to store repository information and metadata
while providing a high level of attention to detail along with a strong adaptability to new digital
technologies. Some time will be devoted to conducting research and handling reference
questions on Arkansas history for staff colleagues and members of the public. College degree
required. Some weekend work required. From $30,160. Excellent benefits. Resume/application
to Holly Mathisen (hmathisen@cals.org; 501.918.3025), Butler Center, Main Library, 100 Rock
Street, Little Rock, AR 72201. Consideration of applications will begin April 27 and continue
until the position is filled.

ARCHIVAL ASSISTANT I--Full-time position -- The manuscripts division of the Butler

Center for Arkansas Studies, the Arkansas history and genealogy department of the Central
Arkansas Library System, seeks an organized, detail-oriented person to help process collections
of historical documents. This involves arranging and writing descriptions of archival collections,
preparing finding aids, and creating databases and indices. The archival assistant will be
expected to conduct research and handle reference questions on Arkansas history, work
independently on projects, work cooperatively with staff and public, and be able to lift 25
pounds. Knowledge of Arkansas history and computer skills preferred; college degree required.
Please include any technical experience with digital image, audio, and/or video materials. Some
weekend work required. From $23,670. Excellent benefits. Resume/application to Holly
Mathisen (hmathisen@cals.org; 501.918.3025), Butler Center, Main Library, 100 Rock Street,
Little Rock, AR 72201. Consideration of applications will begin April 27 and continue until the
position is filled.

LIBRARY ASSISTANT I – Full-time public service position at Terry Library.

Responsibilities include checking materials in and out, answering phones,
registering patrons for library cards, some information searching and shelving.
Some clerical and computer skills required. Must be able to work cooperatively with
staff and public, and be able to work some evenings and Saturdays. $21,008/yr.
includes excellent benefits. Resume/application to: Leslie Blanchard (228-0129)
Terry Library, 2015 Napa Valley Dr., Little Rock, AR 72212 by April 23, 2007.