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.

 

 

 

Access Services Intern  

Job Code/Title:  0059/Library Intern

Department:  RL – Research Services, Access Services

 

Supervisor:  Library Section Head, Access Services

 

 

 

 

 

Position Summary

This position will provide support for access services, including stacks/circulation, reproduction services and reference services in the Research Services department.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively on projects related to research services, material management and circulation, and digitization.
• Assists researchers in person and remotely; provides onsite reference services at the Rubenstein Library research services desk,
• Supports administrative functions including, but not limited to, staff scheduling for the research services desk; updating policies and workflows; and preparing special collections material for digital upload.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Learning Objectives

• Demonstrate experience with public service functions in a special collections library, serving researchers remotely and in-person.

• Develop an understanding of and support the material management of a high use, high volume special collections with on-site and off-site storage.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• None

Qualifications

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion that values and respects diversity of perspective, background, and experience.  

 

Education:

Required: Current enrollment in an accredited graduate archival studies, public history, or information and library science program; or enrollment in a related graduate program combined with archival experience or training

 

Experience:

Required:  Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; interest in public services; capacity to take initiative and thrive in a rapidly changing environment; accurate and detail-oriented; ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer services. 

 

Preferred:  Prior experience in a special collections s