Intermediate Information Specialist, CDM Smith, Boston, MA

Posted October 23, 2018

Intermediate Information Specialist at CDM Smith 

Boston, Massachusetts

CDM Smith provides lasting and integrated solutions in water, environment, transportation, energy and facilities to public and private clients worldwide. As a full-service consulting, engineering, construction, and operations firm, we deliver exceptional client service, quality results and enduring value across the entire project life cycle.

Job Responsibilities –

• Perform research and technical literature searches using specialized databases and digital resources
• Maintain InfoCenter memberships, licenses, and subscriptions; manage access to subscribed resources. Serve as primary vendor contact.
• Monitor industry news, developments, new technologies relevant to CDM Smith’s business and emerging technologies in our fields.
• Acquire, catalog and promote new materials, services and resources
• Track InfoCenter usage trends and prepare monthly analysis.
• Assist in the development of LibGuides to improve and promote access and use of resources

Job Requirements –

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree.

Experience: 3 years of related experience.

Skills:

• Intermediate proficiency using citation databases and reference management software.
• Experience with library automation systems (e.g. EOS and InMagic).
• Strong attention to detail.
• Good interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Sharepoint, Yammer, etc.

Environmental Factors: Required to lift and move books and materials up to 25lbs. Normal office environment with extended exposure to computer screens.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA Accredited institution
• LibGuides,
• Ability to work independently
• Interest in emerging trends – analytics, machine learning, computer vision

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate–as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Qualified candidates should apply by clicking on this link.