DIGITAL COLLECTIONS METADATA INTERN

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.

Position Summary

The Digital Collections Metadata Intern will prepare and apply description to new materials ingested into the Duke Digital Repository. They will also update description for existing items as upstream sources are remediated using new descriptive best practices and DEI guidelines, and assist in batch manipulation and remediation of Digital Collections metadata. This internship provides excellent hands-on experience for candidates seeking a career working with cultural heritage digital collections in libraries and/or archives.

Responsibilities

• Crosswalk and enhance metadata from existing descriptive sources and apply it to Digital Collections materials
• Ingest metadata into Duke Digital Repository
• Update metadata for existing Digital Collections materials
• Promote Duke Digital Collections through blog posts and social media
• Assists the Digital Collections Implementation Team in digital collections related work as needed
• Participate in cross-divisional collaboration supporting the entire Digital Collections Lifecycle.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Learning Objectives

The Digital Collections Metadata Intern will gain direct experience with the following:

• Creating, crosswalking, and enhancing metadata for Digital Collections materials
• Manipulation and remediation of metadata at scale
• Working with repository software applications
• The application of best practices and standards when creating non-MARC metadata for Digital Collections
• Other academic library activities as determined by the intern’s areas of interest.

Supervisory Responsibilities

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: BA/BS and current enrollment or recent graduate in a relevant field or in archival studies or public history or MLS program accredited by the American Library Association with a minimum of nine credit hours completed, or enrollment in a related graduate program combined with archival experience or training.

Experience :   

Required:  None required

Preferred: Interest in digitization and digital collections; strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills; excellent communication skills; ability to work freely and as a member of a team; accurate and detail-oriented; and respect for privacy and confidentiality.

Working Conditions

• Normal office environment
• Work can be completed on site, remotely, or through a combination of remote and on-site hours
• Must reside in North Carolina

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. This description is subject to change at any time.

Hiring Rate

$18.00 per hour. The position is not eligible for University fringe benefits or moving, housing, or relocation expenses.

Hours

This internship is a temporary, part-time position available for up to 19 hours per week. Hours are flexible within a M-F, 8:30-5:00 work week, but interns are expected to set and maintain a consistent schedule. This internship is eligible for hybrid work (on campus and remote), with the exact schedule to be determined by the supervisor and intern.

Environment

Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks annually among the top in the nation. The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university's intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The Libraries consist of the William R. Perkins Library and its branches: Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Lilly, and Music and the library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort.  Duke’s library holdings of 6.1 million volumes are among the largest of private universities in the United States.

Duke is a diverse community committed to the principles of excellence, fairness, and respect for all people. As part of this commitment, we actively value diversity in our workplace and learning environments as we seek to take advantage of the rich backgrounds and abilities of everyone. We believe that when we understand, celebrate, and tap into our uniqueness to creatively solve problems and address shared goals, our possibilities are limitless. Duke University Libraries value diversity of thought, perspective, experience, and background and are actively committed to a culture of inclusion and respect.

Duke's hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters. Durham is located in the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The Triangle is conveniently located just a few hours from the mountains and the coast, offers a moderate climate, and has been ranked among the best places to live and to do business.

Application

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be submitted at: https://hr.duke.edu/careers/apply .  Refer to requisition #  .    

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.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The Duke University Libraries have a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and is actively seeking to increase the racial and ethnic diversity of our staff.

Applicants must have completed a bachelor's degree and must currently be enrolled in or a graduate from an accredited advanced degree program.

None required. OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Duke is an Affirmative Action/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, sexual orientation, or veteran 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.

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