Library/Research Assistant (paid internship), Draper Laboratory, Cambridge, MA

Posted October 1, 2014

Start Date:           October/November 2014

Schedule:             20 hours per week

To apply, send resume and cover letter to: [email protected]

Draper is a defense and aerospace research and development laboratory.  It has a scientific/technical library and we are excited to offer a student hands-on practical experience in a corporate/special library setting.

This is an excellent opportunity if you are enthusiastic, creative, self-directed, communicative, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues and clients.  A background in technology, defense, aerospace, or even science in general would be helpful, but not necessary.  If you’re interested in (or even just curious about) any of these topics, this will be a perfect place to expand your knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in business development, market intelligence, and engineering research projects.
• Analyze client requests to determine needed information and assist in locating that information.
• Become adept in tools such as Thomson Innovation, ProQuest Dialog, DACIS, IEEE Xplore, Leadership Online, and IBISWorld.
• Set up, monitor, and evaluate current awareness alerts.
• Assist with marketing and outreach efforts.
• Participate in software implementation and train in Microsoft SharePoint, a collaboration tool used by many companies that works with information on their own intranets.
• Deliver online and in-person training and instruction to Lab personnel.
• Assist in compilation of ROI (Return on Investment) reports to management.
• Contribute to various library projects as needed.

Education Required:

• Currently enrolled in a Master of Library Science program.
• Anticipated graduation date should be no sooner than May 2016.