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.
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 individuality and value diverse perspectives. The University Archives Intern for Student Engagement plays a vital role in helping collect and document student life on campus.
Be Bold.
As part of the Rubenstein Library's University Archives (UA), you'll help expand student representation in University Archives and engage directly with student communities.
What You'll Do
- Report to and assist the Assistant University Archivist with outreach to student groups.
- Support workshops, social media posts, blog content, exhibits, and other outreach to educate students on UA’s student-collecting initiative.
- Answer reference questions from students, faculty/staff, alums, and non-Duke affiliated researchers related to undergraduate and graduate student groups, Greek life, athletics, and other types of student-led activities.
- Assist the Assistant University Archivist in primary source instruction related to Duke history.
- Occasionally work in the Rubenstein Reading Room.
- May work occasional evenings.
- 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 or recent graduation from a master’s program in archival studies, public history, or library/information science.
- Interest in institutional archives, outreach, and collaborative projects.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Project and time-management skills; strong organizational skills.
- Commitment to outstanding customer service and inclusive culture.
- Preferred: Experience in special collections or archival theory coursework.
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 267254
This internship is onsite and part-time (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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Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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