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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.
Occupational Summary
Description
Duke University Law School's J. Michael Goodson Law Library seeks interns for the 2026-2027 academic year (summer start possible), with possibility for extension through Spring 2028. This internship-level position supports a range of departmental processes and projects, under the direction of librarians in collections, cataloging, access services, and/or reference. The Goodson Library team is committed to working closely with the incumbent to identify projects that support the intern's goals and developing skillset within academic libraries or law libraries. This internship offers mentorship and opportunities for experience in a collaborative academic library environment. Individuals both with and without law degrees are encouraged to apply.
CharacteristicDutiesandResponsibilities
Duties will vary based on the library's needs and the incumbent's education, interests, and experience. Recent internship projects have included various combinations of the following responsibilities:
- Support assessment and updates of collections and collections processes
- Cataloging, metadata, and eResource management
- Digital initiatives and institutional repository
- Promote student engagement with library services, outreach planning, displays, and collections review
- Update research guides, website information, and/or teaching materials
- Provide research assistance and directional information at the library service desk and for faculty in conjunction with reference librarians
- Assist with delivering and developing class materials
- Analyze and itemize database licenses
- Develop and conduct e-resource accessibility assessments
- Contribute to access services projects and service improvement initiatives
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed
Qualifications
Required: Current enrollment in a library or information science graduate studies program by start of internship
Preferred: One semester of course work or prior experience in libraries or related fields; interest in academic librarianship
A legal degree or background is not required for this internship. Individuals with or without law degrees are encouraged to apply.
Hours
This internship is a temporary, exempt, paid position for the full fall and spring academic semesters (with a possible summer start). Exact start and end dates are flexible. The intern will work with the library team to set a consistent schedule of 10 to 15 hours per week taking place between Monday-Friday, 8am-Spm.
Environment
This internship will be onsite at the J. Michael Goodson Law Library, Duke University School of Law (210 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27708). The Goodson Law Library serves the Duke Law School community as well as Duke University and the local legal community and general public. The Library offers a variety of spaces for individual and collaborative study and provides ready access to library, media, and technology services. Goodson Law Library's primary collection development goal is to provide access to deep and rich information for legal and interdisciplinary research and scholarship now and in the future, while supporting the curriculum and skills training programs of Duke Law and upholding the American Bar Association standards on library collections.
How to Apply
Please submit a cover letter and a CV/resume through the Duke Careers portal: https://careers.duke.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Please also include the following sentence in the "How to Apply" section: Contact Emilie Menzel, Collections Management and Strategies Librarian, at [email protected] with any questions about the internship.
Job Code: 00000729 NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN
Job Level: 00
Anticipated Pay Range: This internship is a temporary, nonexempt, paid position for 10 to 15 hours a week at a rate of $18.00 per hour. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/
Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.
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.
Essential Physical Job Functions:
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[email protected]; phone: 919-668-1267).
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