Duke University Libraries: Jobs

Curator of the Archive of Documentary Arts

Tue, 01 May 2012 15:56:35 -0400

The Curator provides dynamic and innovative leadership for the Archive of Documentary Arts (ADA), one of several specialized collecting areas within the Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. S/he builds distinctive collections through purchases and gifts; develops public programs and outreach activities for the ADA; participates in fundraising; and works with students, faculty and researchers to facilitate their use of the ADA's holdings.

Scholarly Communications Intern

Tue, 01 May 2012 12:01:14 -0400

The Scholarly Communications Intern focuses his/her efforts on assisting with new open access initiatives and improving outreach to the faculty at Duke University regarding copyright and scholarly publication issues. S/He gathers data to form a better understanding of faculty needs, works on the design of web sites and interfaces, and takes part in the planning process for new models of scholarly communication.

Jazz Loft Project Archivist

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:14:05 -0400

The Jazz Loft Project Archivist arranges, describes, digitizes, and preserves the Jazz Loft Project collections. S/He consults with the Duke University Libraries' Digital Production Center to develop standards and procedures for the preservation reformatting of audio materials in these collections.

Document Delivery Assistant

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:02:49 -0400

Under the direction of the Section Head for Document Delivery Services and the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library Reproduction Supervisor, processes requests for non-returnable ILL Lending and Document Delivery requests for Duke University Libraries materials and conducts all facets of the ILL request process for Rubenstein Library materials.

Director, John Hope Franklin Research Center for African and African American History and Culture

Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:11:46 -0400

The Director provides dynamic and innovative leadership for the JHFRC, one of several specialized research centers in the Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. She/he builds distinctive collections through purchases and gifts; develops public programs and outreach activities for the center; participates in fundraising; and works with students, faculty and researchers to facilitate their use of the center's holdings. This position reports to the Head of Collection Development for the Rubenstein Library.

Rare Materials Cataloger

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 10:10:52 -0400

The Rare Materials Cataloger is responsible for the description of printed and published materials in the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. S/He oversees and coordinates cataloging and cataloging projects for the Rubenstein Library in collaboration with other staff in the Duke University Libraries and with external vendors as needed. S/he provides original cataloging for rare printed materials according to international standards and best practices and serves as an expert on the history and structure of rare books.

Catalog Librarian for Slavic Language Resources

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:36:02 -0400

The Catalog Librarian for Slavic Language Resources performs original and complex copy cataloging of Slavic language resources in all monographic and serials formats and subjects, and for other languages in which there is competence. S/He provides access to Duke University Libraries' digital collections through the creation of non-MARC metadata. This position reports to the Head, Monographic Cataloging Section in the Cataloging and Metadata Services Department.