NonDuke Student/Intern

NonDuke Student/Intern

Work Arrangement: On-Site Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710 Personnel Area: UNIVERSITY

Duke University Law School's J. Michael Goodson Law Library seeks interns for the 2026-2027 academic year (summer start possible), with possibility for extension through Spring 2028. This internship-level position supports a range of departmental processes and projects, under the direction of librarians in collections, cataloging, access services, and/or reference. The Goodson Library team is committed to working closely with the incumbent to identify projects that support the intern's goals and developing skillset within academic libraries or law libraries. This internship offers mentorship and opportunities for experience in a collaborative academic library environment. Individuals both with and without law degrees are encouraged to apply.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities Duties will vary based on the library's needs and the incumbent's education, interests, and experience. Recent internship projects have included various combinations of the following responsibilities:

• Support assessment and updates of collections and collections processes
• Cataloging, metadata, and eResource management
• Digital initiatives and institutional repository
• Promote student engagement with library services, outreach planning, displays, and collections review
• Update research guides, website information, and/or teaching materials
• Provide research assistance and directional information at the library service desk and for faculty in conjunction with reference librarians
• Assist with delivering and developing class materials
• Analyze and itemize database licenses
• Develop and conduct e-resource accessibility assessments
• Contribute to access services projects and service improvement initiatives
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed

Qualifications Required: Current enrollment in a library or information science graduate studies program by start of internship Preferred: One semester of course work or prior experience in libraries or related fields; interest in academic librarianship A legal degree or background is not required for this internship. Individuals with or without law degrees are encouraged to apply.

Hours This internship is a temporary, exempt, paid position for the full fall and spring academic semesters (with a possible summer start). Exact start and end dates are flexible. The intern will work with the library team to set a consistent schedule of 10 to 15 hours per week taking place between Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm.

Environment This internship will be onsite at the J. Michael Goodson Law Library, Duke University School of Law (210 Science Dr, Durham, NC 27708). The Goodson Law Library serves the Duke Law School community as well as Duke University and the local legal community and general public. The Library offers a variety of spaces for individual and collaborative study and provides ready access to library, media, and technology services.

How to Apply Please submit a cover letter and a CV/resume through the Duke Careers portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please also include the following sentence in the "How to Apply" section: Contact Emilie Menzel, Collections Management and Strategies Librarian, at View email address on click.appcast.io with any questions about the internship.

Job Code: 00000729 NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN Job Level: 00 Anticipated Pay Range: This internship is a temporary, nonexempt, paid position for 10 to 15 hours a week at a rate of $18.00 per hour.