Job Title: Student Intern - Digital Humanities Lab and Library Archives
Location: Georgia Gwinnett College
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 264193
About Us Since our founding in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) has been dedicated to providing an exceptional educational experience to our students. At GGC, we believe that our students' success is our success, and we are committed to creating a culture that supports and uplifts them throughout their academic journey.
As a member of our faculty or staff, you will become part of a dedicated and passionate community of educators and professionals. Together, we work towards a common goal of empowering our students to achieve their full potential, both academically and personally. We take pride in our diverse student body, which represents a multitude of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. Whether you are involved in teaching or providing essential services, your contribution will make a significant impact on the lives of our students and the broader community.
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Job Summary The Digital Humanities Lab is a new collaborative initiative between the School of Liberal Arts and Kaufman Library, providing space for teaching, learning, and research set to open on the second floor of Kaufman Library in January 2022. The lab will assist faculty and students with a wide range of Digital Humanities projects and research. The Archives of Georgia Gwinnett College, housed in Kaufman Library ( collects, preserves, exhibits, and makes available materials with lasting and historical value produced during the business of the college, documenting the history of GGC and the activities of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The Student Assistant will work for both projects as needed, with a primary focus on the Digital Humanities Lab.
Responsibilities Provide data entry, creating records and content for the DH Lab website and the digital institutional repository Assist with creating, editing, documenting, and maintaining various digital humanities projects under development through the lab Scan materials for preservation and exhibition Perform related work as required by interest and demand Required Qualifications Must be currently enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours at Georgia Gwinnett College Must have a high school diploma or G.E.D. required Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment Must be in good conduct standing with the Office of Student Integrity and maintain good conduct for the duration of employment Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills Possess strong organizational and time management skills Possess basic knowledge of Windows environment, Microsoft Office, and Web browsers Possess capacity to learn and perform basic archival work. Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work productively with minimal supervision Possess an interest in history, archives, or libraries Preferred Qualifications Possess archives, digital repository, or library experience Conditions of Employment Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC). Eligibility of employment is determined by GGC in its sole discretion, and includes but is not limited to confirmation of credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
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For individuals requiring disability-related accommodations for participation in any event including the application, interview process, or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact HR Payroll and Benefits at or email . Other Information Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Georgia is an open records state.
