Library Internship, Sallie Bingham Center

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

1d • $18 - $23

About The Position

Duke University: 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.

Be You.
At Duke, we celebrate individuality and value diverse perspectives. As the Sallie Bingham Center Technical Services Intern, you will play a crucial role in preserving, describing, and elevating collections that tell powerful stories. Your work helps ensure that researchers from all backgrounds can access materials that document women’s history, culture, and lived experiences.

Be Bold.
As part of the Rubenstein Library's Sallie Bingham Center for Women’s History and Culture (SBC), you’ll engage deeply with archival materials that shape how histories are remembered and shared. From processing manuscript materials to creating tools that connect scholars with primary sources, you will boldly contribute to expanding the narrative of women’s lives and leadership.

Choose Duke.
Duke is built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. In this internship, you’ll gain hands‑on experience with archival processing, outreach methods, reference services, primary source instruction, and research support. Your work will help ensure a fuller, more inclusive history of the university and student life.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in a master’s program in Public History or an ALA‑accredited MLIS program (or equivalent)
• Interest in women’s history and the preservation of cultural heritage
• Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Initiative and adaptability in a rapidly changing environment
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with high attention to detail
• Ability to occasionally move materials weighing up to 40 pounds
• Ability to work near materials containing dust or mold

Nice To Haves

• Experience in special collections or completion of archival theory/practice coursework
• Academic or activist background in women’s studies or women’s history

Responsibilities

• Assist with collections intake by arranging and rehousing manuscript materials and creating records in ArchivesSpace
• Process archival and manuscript collections and assess organizational, arrangement, and preservation needs
• Create descriptive tools, including finding aids and catalog records
• Support the processing of print materials as needed
• Assist librarians with special projects
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family-friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern