Data Services Intern
Occupational Summary
Data Services in the Duke University Libraries seeks applicants for a new internship designed to provide an overview of numeric/geospatial data services in a research library while providing the intern with the experience to develop numeric and/or geospatial collections. In previous years, interns have built collections in the library's data catalog, helped design online data collections, and provided research services. The intern will work under the supervision of the Coordinator of Data Services.
Responsibilities
- Develops metadata for Duke Libraries’ numeric and geospatial collections under the direction of the Coordinator of Data Services.
- Assists in building numeric and geospatial resources for Duke Libraries.
- With the assistance of the Data and GIS Librarians, provides support for electronic data sets and geospatial resources.
Qualifications
It is the expectation that all Duke University Library staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning and a commitment to diversity.
Education
Required: BA/BS and 1.) enrollment in a MLS program accredited by the American Library Association or 2.) enrollment in a graduate level program in the Social Sciences, or 3.) equivalent experience in an academic library.
Experience
Required: Familiarity with library metadata standards; excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; ability to work independently and as a member of a team, willingness to speak to diverse groups; desire and interest to work with undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and library staff. Preference will be given to applicants who have working experience using statistical and/or geospatial data collections. Students with a focus on Information Science are strongly encouraged to apply.
Preferred: Knowledge of data management software, metadata, and library systems.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to lift 30 pounds and unpack, shelve and shift large quantities of library materials
- Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
- Frequent bending, crouching, stooping
- Normal office environment
These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.
Hiring Rate
$17.00 per hr
Hours
Environment
The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The William R. Perkins Library, its branches (Lilly, Music, Biological and Environmental Sciences, Marine Laboratory in Beaufort, and the Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library) and the separately administered libraries serving the schools of Business, Divinity, Law, and Medicine, comprise one of the nation's top ten private university library systems. Duke is a member of the Triangle Research Libraries Network, which promotes collaboration in the areas of collection development and management, access services, information technology and human resources among the libraries of Duke University, the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, North Carolina Central University and North Carolina State University.
Duke University and Durham are located in the Research Triangle, a region that encompasses one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public research. The Triangle region is rated among the most desirable areas in North America to live and work and has been identified by Money magazine as one of the "Best Places to Live" in the U.S.
Application
An electronic resume should also be submitted at: http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html. Refer to Requisition # 400223908.
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