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Research Library Intern, Abt Associates, Cambridge, MA

Posted April 8, 2020

Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators.  The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.

  

Opportunity

Abt Associates is defined by its mission: to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. That mission drives our top positioning in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. We use rigorous approaches to solving complex challenges, and are regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators.  The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries.

Abt Associates is looking for a current MLIS student to support Abt’s library services. The Abt Research Library provides support to all of our employees around the world on their research and technical work.  The paid internship will provide a great opportunity to learn about a variety of library activities and gain experience working with patrons in a specialized library setting. The intern will assist with a variety of tasks associated with the Abt Research Library services which include: 

  • Respond to reference questions, literature searches and other research requests

  • Organization of Abt’s print and digital collections

  • Support interlibrary loan retrievals

 

The intern will be given the opportunity to work with staff across Abt under the direction of the Abt Research Librarian.

 

 

Preferred Skills / Prerequisites

  • Self-motivated and able to work independently

  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 

  • Familiarity with library databases and some reference experience

  • Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

 

Qualifications

  • Enrolled in a Graduate library science program

  • Ability to work 20 hours per week for 6 – 12 months

  • Preferred location is Cambridge, MA 

  • Secondary location is Rockville, MD 

  

To view the full position and apply, please visit the following link. 

  

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

 

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