Library Intern, Public Services

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.

Occupation Summary

WORKED PERFORMED

Duties may vary based on the incumbent’s education , interests, and experience, but could include the following:

 As sists with access services projects

 Provides research assistance and directional information at the library service desk and for faculty in conjunction with reference librarians

 Updates research guide s, website information, and/or teaching materials

 Assists with c ollections analysis projects

 Assists with preservation, digitiza tion, and binding activities

Performs other job-related duties a s assigned or directed

QUALIFICATIONS

 Current enrollment i n a library/information science graduate studies program. (For summer wo rk, must not have graduated.)

 Interest in academic librarianship preferred

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