Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.
Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
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Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate your individuality and commitment to service. As an Access Services Intern, you’ll help connect researchers with the materials they need while gaining essential experience in a dynamic special collections environment.
Be Bold.
As part of the Rubenstein Library’s Access Services, you’ll be involved with circulation, digitization, and material management—key functions that sustain access to Duke’s world‑class collections.
What You’ll Do
-Report to the Access Services Section Head and work closely with the Stacks Manager and the Digitization & Scanning Manager.
-Work collaboratively on projects related to research services, material management, circulation, and digitization.
- Assist researchers in person and remotely, providing onsite reference services at the Rubenstein Library desk.
- Support administrative functions such as scheduling, policy updates, workflow improvements, and preparing materials for digital upload.
-Routinely move library materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
- Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What You’ll Bring
- Current enrollment in an accredited graduate program in archival studies, public history, library/information science, or related field with archival training.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Interest in public services in a special collections environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Detail‑oriented with strong customer service commitment.
- Preferred: Experience in special collections and/or coursework in archival theory and practice.
Choose Duke.
Duke University Libraries foster creativity, collaboration, and continuous learning. You’ll join a community committed to diversity, inclusion, and supporting scholars from around the world.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Bring your curiosity, initiative, and enthusiasm for public service to the Access Services team. Help us enhance researcher experiences and strengthen access to special collections.
This internship is onsite and part-time (15 hours/week) from August 2026–May 2027 at a hiring rate of $18/hour.
Apply at Duke careers. Requisition #267255.
Job Code: 059- Library Intern
Job Level: 06
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