NonDuke Student/Intern

Occupational Summary

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.

Characteristic Duties and 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
• Auxiliary work 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

• Current enrollment in a library or information science graduate studies program by start of internship
• One semester of course work or prior experience in libraries or related fields (preferred)
• Interest in academic librarianship (preferred)
• 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-Spm.

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. Goodson Law Library's primary collection development goal is to provide access to deep and rich information for legal and interdisciplinary research and scholarship now and in the future, while supporting the curriculum and skills training programs of Duke Law and upholding the American Bar Association standards on library collections.

How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter and a CV/resume through the Duke Careers portal: https://careers.duke.edu. 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 emilie.menzel@law.duke.edu with any questions about the internship.

Job Code: 00000729 NONDUKE STUDENT/INTERN

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. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. 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. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Equal Opportunity Employer: Duke is an 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 (including pregnancy and pregnancy- related conditions), sexual orientation, or military status.