The Humanities and Social Sciences Department supports the teaching and research needs of humanities and social sciences faculty and students at Duke by providing instruction on a range of topics related to finding and using information; consulting with students and faculty on their research projects; and selecting books, journals, databases, and other search tools for the library’s collection.

Arianne Hartsell-Gundy
Head, Humanities and Social Sciences and Librarian for Literature
Greta Boers
Librarian for Linguistics & Classical Studies
Carson Holloway
Librarian for History of Science and Technology, Military History, British and Irish Studies, Canadian Studies and General History
Danette Pachtner
Librarian for Cinematic Arts; Gender, Sexuality & Feminist Studies; Theater Studies
Lee Sorensen
Librarian for Visual Studies and Dance, Lilly Library
Cheryl Thomas
Librarian for Philosophy and Religious Studies
Haley Walton
Librarian for Education and Open Scholarship