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Be You. Be Bold. Choose Duke.
Join the hiring managers of each internship to learn more about the positions, on Wednesday, March 18th at 2:00pm-3:00pm ET
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Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate the ideas, experiences, and perspectives that make each person unique. As the Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Intern, you'll join a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and an enthusiasm for learning.
Be Bold.
As part of the Rubenstein Library’s Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Collections, you’ll contribute to public services, instruction, collection development, and exhibitions. You’ll engage with users in person and remotely, support teaching and outreach, and work hands‑on with special collection materials.
What You’ll Do
- Support primary source library instruction, such as meeting with instructors, selecting materials, and leading classes
- Assist with public programming and exhibitions including curating an exhibition
- Answer reference queries from a variety of users in-person and remotely
- Contribute to collection development projects and activities
- Work a weekly shift in the Rubenstein Library Reading Room
- Routinely move library materials weighing up to 40 pounds
- Occasionally works in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You’ll Bring
- BA/BS and current enrollment in an accredited graduate archival studies, public history, or information and library science program
- Interest in history of medicine
-Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills with attention to detail
-Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Capacity to take initiative and thrive in a rapidly changing environment
- Commitment to outstanding customer service and inclusive culture.
Preferred Qualifications:
-Experience in special collection setting or related coursework
Choose Duke.
Joining Duke University Libraries means becoming part of a community that values collaboration, continuous learning, and inclusion. Apply at careers.duke.edu (Requisition ID #). Applications without required materials will not be reviewed.
Ready to Make a Difference?
We encourage you to apply and contribute to the Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Collections.
This internship is part-time (15 hours/week) from August 2026–May 2027 at a hiring rate of $18/hour. The intern will report to the Curator of the Josiah Charles Trent History of Medicine Collections.
Job Code: 059- Library Intern
Job Level: 06
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