Library Internship, Sallie Bingham Center
 Duke Clinical Research Institute | |
 United States, North Carolina, Durham | |
| 300 West Morgan Street (Show on map) | |
 Mar 06, 2026 | |
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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. Want to Learn More? Meet the hiring managers for all Bingham Center internships during our information session: Wednesday, March 18th 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET Zoom Link: https://duke.zoom.us/j/93327587232?pwd=bXAEPXe4lpygJzirthUqJdNjlAbycZ.1&jst=1 Meeting ID: 933 2758 7232 Passcode: 128838 What You'll Do: - 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 What You'll Bring: - Current enrollment in a master's program in Public History or an ALAaccredited 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 - Preferred: Experience in special collections or completion of archival theory/practice coursework - Preferred: Academic or activist background in women's studies or women's history Choose Duke. Duke is built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. In this internship, you'll gain handson 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. Ready to Be Bold with Duke? Apply today at careers.duke.edu. Please include your resume, a cover letter that tells us why this work matters to you, and three references who can speak to your strengths. Search for the position using the Requisition ID (267259) Anticipated Pay Range: Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $18.00 to USD $22.84. 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, (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: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and reasonable accommodation(s) can be requested with Duke Access and Accommodations Services (email: DAAS@duke.edu; phone: 919-668-1267).
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