We are hiring a Section Head of Archival Processing at Duke! The Head of the Archival Processing Section coordinates, manages, and contributes to processing and description of archival, manuscript, and mixed format collections within the David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library. This includes managing staff responsible for archival processing and overseeing description and metadata projects for the section according to local inclusive description policies as well as national archival and preservation standards.
More information, including responsibilities, qualifications, salary, and benefits, are available at the following link: https://library.duke.edu/archivessectionhead.
Cover letter, detailed resume and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/31563. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority given to applicants who apply by Monday, February 9, 2026. Applicants with questions are encouraged to contact Meghan Lyon at meghan.lyon@duke.edu.
We are a really great section to work in!
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Leah Tams
Accessioning Archivist
David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library
Duke University
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