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 individuality and value diverse perspectives. Sallie Bingham Center Technical Services Internship plays a vital role in preserving collections and making them accessible to researchers.
Be Bold.
As part of the Rubenstein Library's Sallie Bingham Center for Women’s History and Culture (SBC), you'll process and describe archival collections that reflect the female experience.
What You'll Do
- Assist with collections intake by establishing initial physical and intellectual control of incoming manuscript materials through arranging and rehousing this material, creating records in ArchivesSpace
- Assist with processing of archival and manuscript collections and assists with analyzing their organization, arrangement and preservation needs.
- Prepare descriptive tools for collections including finding aids and catalog records
- Assist with the processing of print materials as needed
- Assist librarians with special projects
- Perform other duties as assigned
What You'll Bring
- Current enrollment in a master’s program in Public History or an MLIS program accredited by the American Library Association, or equivalent.
- Interest in women’s history and preservation of culture heritage through archives
- Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skill
- Capacity to take initiative and thrive in a rapidly changing environment
- Ability to work independently and as a member of a team with accuracy and an orientation to detail
- Ability to occasionally move library materials weighing up to 40 pounds
- Ability to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
- Preferred: prior experience in a special collections setting and/or completion of at least one course in archival theory and practice
-Preferred: academic or activist background in women’s studies or women’s history
Choose Duke
Duke is built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. This role will help you learn and practice different methods of outreach, gain valuable experience working with a defined community, and acquire and hone skills in conducting archival research, reference, and primary source instruction. Your work will help ensure a more complete history of the university and student life.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Applications are accepted at https://careers.duke.edu/ — search for Requisition ID 267259
This internship is onsite and part-time (15-19 hours/week) from August 2026–May 2027 at a hiring rate of $18/hour.
Job Code: 059- Library Intern
Job Level: 06
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