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- Dept. of History & Political Science Middle Georgia State University
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8 Macon, GA Job Details Temporary | Part-time 23 hours ago Qualifications Research Full Job Description About Us Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree-granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation program, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state. Job Summary The student will work in cataloging and digitizing the Museum of Aviation¿s 483rd Bombardment Group collection, a World War II collection that is housed on the Macon Campus. Responsibilities Process specific areas of the 483rd collection according to DACS standards Data Entry using the Archivera cataloging system Document any conservation needs related to the collection Develop tags/subject terms associated with the individual records found in the collection for finding aid inclusion Create finding aids of the collection assigned using DACS standards Verify and research the current 483rd paper cataloging system with the new electronic one Complete internship discussion posts and final reflection Required Qualifications Minimum GPA of 2.5 Be currently enrolled student at Middle Georgia State University for at least 6 credit hours Students must be either an English or History major. Students must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Organizational skills needed Thorough attention to detail Ability to think creatively and problem solve Enthusiasm for learning more about archives and archival processes USG Core Values The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct. Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653. Institutional Values Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent:
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Equal opportunity and decisions based on merit are fundamental values of the University System of Georgia (USG) and Middle Georgia State University. Pursuant to Board of Regents Policy Section 6.6 , federal and state laws and regulations, and our vision, mission, and values, Middle Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status ("protected status"). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any USG program or activity because of the individual's protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual's protected status, except that preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. Background Check Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation, including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
