Library Internship, Human Rights Archive, Duke Library

Duke Careers • Durham, NC

16h • $18 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

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 the ideas, experiences, and perspectives that make each person unique. As the Human Rights Archive, Marshall T. Meyer Intern, you’ll join a community that values curiosity, collaboration, and a passion for history and learning. You will help connect students, faculty, and communities with archival collections that illuminate human rights and social justice movements around the world.

Be Bold.
As part of the Rubenstein Library’s Human Rights Archive (HRA), you will support instruction, reference services, collection development, exhibits, and outreach that bring human rights narratives to life. You’ll engage patrons both in person and remotely, and work hands-on with rare and unique archival materials that deepen understanding of global justice issues.

This onsite internship runs August 2026–May 2027 for 15–19 hours/week with a hiring rate of $18/hour. The intern will report to the Human Rights Archivist in the Collection Development Department of the Rubenstein Library.

Join a community committed to collaboration, inclusion, creativity, and continuous learning.
As a member of the Human Rights Archive team, you will gain hands-on experience working with meaningful collections that inspire research, reflection, and engaged learning.

Ready to Make a Difference?
Submit your resume, cover letter, and three professional references, and apply at careers.duke.edu under Requisition ID #267258. Join us and help build a stronger, smarter, and more connected future.

Requirements

• A BA/BS and current enrollment or recent graduation in a relevant field, or enrollment in an ALA-accredited MLS or Public History program.
• Interest in human rights and social justice.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Initiative, adaptability, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Prior special collections experience or archival coursework (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Assist with library instruction, including meeting with instructors, selecting materials, developing lesson plans, and teaching classes.
• Provide reference services for HRA users, including in-person and remote support.
• Develop reference tools such as LibGuides.
• Maintain a regular two-hour shift on the Rubenstein Library circulation desk.
• Contribute to collection development projects and activities.
• Assist with public programming and outreach such as exhibitions, blogs, and social media.
• Assist librarians with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
• Routinely move library materials weighing up to 40 pounds.
• Work occasionally in environments with dust and mold exposure.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern