Temporary Senior Library & Knowledge Services Assistant, The Brattle Group, Boston MA

Posted February 29, 2024

Temporary Senior Library and Knowledge Services Assistant (Part-time)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

The Brattle Group, a privately held, global economics consulting firm, is looking for a Temporary and Part-time Senior Library and Knowledge Services Assistant to join our Boston, MA office part time. This position will work approximately 30 hours per week and collaborates with the team to support the tactical objectives for library offerings. Library objectives include processing incoming library materials, processing invoices, working with library vendors, and providing document delivery and ready references services to employees. This position will likely end in January of 2025.

Some of the day-to-day responsibilities of this role include:

Review and process Library invoices, providing documentation to the Billing Department and updating the Library’s invoice tracking system
Reconcile purchase card statements, providing documentation to the Billing Department and updating the Library’s invoice tracking system
Reallocate billable usage for fee-based database
Communicate with existing Library vendors to order, renew, or cancel print and online materials; consolidate all vendor communications in the appropriate place
Manage research databases usernames and passwords
Perform basic cataloging using the Library’s integrated library system (Soutron) for newly acquired content
Purchase books and materials as needed for consulting projects and collection development
Execute and manage document delivery requests for articles, textbooks and chapters by working with third party document delivery vendors to price, then license content and ensure copyright compliance
Assist employees with ready reference questions by retrieving and distributing materials and making photocopies

THE CANDIDATE

Bachelor’s Degree desired
2 years of professional experience ideally in a library environment
Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications, especially SharePoint, Excel, and Outlook
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced office environment by prioritizing multiple tasks and competing deadlines
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively
Ability to concentrate and pay close attention to detail
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise appropriate level of judgment
Demonstrates exceptional customer service
Takes pride in working within a high quality, high-integrity organization
Eagerness to quickly learn new workflows processes, software, and systems
Requires physical activity including some bending and lifting up to twenty (20) pounds

THE EMPLOYER

The Brattle Group answers complex economic, finance, and regulatory questions for corporations, law firms, and governments around the world. We are distinguished by the clarity of our insights and the credibility of our experts, which include leading international academics and industry specialists. Brattle has over 400 talented professionals across four continents. For more information, please visit our website.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The Brattle Group is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity and expression, age, height, weight, domestic partner status, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or HIV status (AIDS/HIV status), genetic information, sexual orientation, disability (where the applicant or employee is qualified to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation), marital status, veteran status, political affiliation, drug or alcohol abuse or alcoholism, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.

We encourage all applicants to click here to review our full Equal Employer Opportunity Statement and here for more information on our commitment to promoting equity and inclusion across all identities and experiences.

How To Apply:

Please see the job posting here for more information : https://www.brattle.com/careers/current-openings/?gh_jid=4370819005