Administrative Intern, Library Exhibition Assistant

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

18h•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

At Duke University Libraries, we celebrate curiosity, scholarship, and the diverse perspectives that strengthen our academic community. As the Library Exhibition Assistant (Graduate Intern), you will play a meaningful role in bringing collections to life through exhibitions while supporting the Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. You’ll collaborate with dedicated professionals and contribute to a culture grounded in inclusion, respect, and continuous learning. In this role, you will contribute to the planning and execution of library exhibitions by managing logistics, supporting collections access, and working across teams to deliver impactful scholarly experiences.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in or a recent graduate of a graduate program in Classics or Library & Information Science (minimum of nine credit hours completed)
Interest in librarianship or cultural heritage careers
Full proficiency in Latin, including training in paleography
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills

Nice To Haves

Affiliation with Duke University
Reading proficiency in Greek, Hebrew, or other ancient languages

Responsibilities

Provide logistical support for library exhibitions, including requesting and tracking 100–200 collection items from the Rubenstein Library
Document collection materials through image capture and maintain accurate records in systems such as Excel, Aeon, and Duke Box
Prepare materials and information for meetings with the curatorial team
Deliver front-line desk support for the Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Collaborate across Exhibition Services to meet project goals and foster an environment of inclusion, respect, trust, and accountability
Support additional projects and responsibilities as assigned