Title: Technical Services Archivist
Library/Department: Rubenstein Library Technical Services
Location: Smith Warehouse
Years at Duke: 2.5 years
In a nutshell, what do you do at Duke University Libraries? I arrange and describe archival collections. I work with different formats like paper, audiovisual, born digital, and photographs. I primarily process University Archives collections so if any archival materials come into RLTS for University Archives, there’s a good chance I will be the person processing it.
If you had to pick one thing, what’s the best part of your job so far? Working with the materials! I am interested in institutional history so I find working with collections related to the university’s early history and making those materials accessible to researchers very rewarding.
What is the best thing you’ve read/watched/listened to recently? Lately I’ve been re-listening to one of my favorite podcasts, Heavyweight.
What do you like most about living in The Triangle? I am not a fan of cooking so I love the variety of restaurants in the area.
What do you like to do outside of work? I’ve been trying to improve my crocheting skills. I also do diamond paintings, which is basically color by number, but I think they are super relaxing.
