Library Assistant Intern, Bain & Company, Boston, MA
Posted March 6, 2016
Overview:
The Information Services intern will assist the Manager and IS team with their administrative tasks. The internship provides valuable experiential learning opportunities to build the many skills that are foundational for a career in library services. Interns are full members of the team for the duration of their internship and are invited to attend regular team meetings and social events. The intern will work 8 hours per week in Bain’s Boston office from January through June. There is a potential to expand the hours and/or term of employment beginning in June.
Responsibilities:
Administrative and Research Support
- Under close supervision, supports the local IS department
- Ensures invoices are paid on time for online services, books, journals, and stationery. Involves regular liaison with suppliers and the Finance Department
- May manage subscription and journal acquisition for the department and consultants. Includes suggesting relevant material for purchase, placing orders, updating a subscriptions database and circulating journals
- Catalogues books for Information Services, plus shelving book and magazine returns as quickly as possible to make them available for other users
- Builds knowledge of basic business sources
- Initiates and undertakes key project work when required such as organizing & updating the Information Services Portal
- Proactively seeks opportunities to broaden and deepen skill set by participating in special projects
- Provides ongoing support for basic asset-building activities including processing orders and new acquisitions, cataloging and serials check-in, end-user system updates, tracking circulation of materials from the collection and ongoing maintenance of print and other special collections
Qualifications:
- Currently working towards undergraduate or graduate degree, preferably in Library or Information Sciences
- Previous work experience in administrative support, preferably in a professional environment
- Attention to detail, effective time management and strong verbal skills required
- Must possess an ability to learn quickly, multi-task and work independently
- Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English required
Application Instructions:
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