{"id":515,"date":"2013-08-25T11:26:29","date_gmt":"2013-08-25T11:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/08\/25\/library_internco-op_vertex_pharmaceuticals_cambridge_ma\/"},"modified":"2013-08-25T11:26:29","modified_gmt":"2013-08-25T11:26:29","slug":"library_internco-op_vertex_pharmaceuticals_cambridge_ma","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cocis.simmons.edu\/sites\/blog\/2013\/08\/25\/library_internco-op_vertex_pharmaceuticals_cambridge_ma\/","title":{"rendered":"Library Intern\/Co-op, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Cambridge MA"},"content":{"rendered":"

Co-op, Information Sourcing Solutions (30-40 hrs\/week)<\/span><\/p>\n

Functional Area:<\/strong>?Research<\/p>\n

Location:<\/strong>?Cambridge, MA<\/p>\n

AutoReqID:<\/strong>?5364BR<\/p>\n

Job Summary<\/b><\/p>\n

Position Responsibilities:<\/b><\/p>\n

Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an outgoing and professional individual to join our team as a paid intern\/co-op within the Information Sourcing Solutions department. The Information Sourcing Solutions group supports a global community of scientists and businesspeople who require cutting-edge information for their commitment to helping patients.<\/p>\n

This intern will be responsible for fulfilling information needs through document delivery and library system enhancements. This is a hands-on learning opportunity for a candidate beginning or considering a Master’s program in Library\/Information Science, and will strengthen the intern’s knowledge of e-resources, web technologies, and special librarianship. Flexible hours; course credit possible.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities<\/b>
– Process requests for individual articles and scientific documents
– Manage database of journal holdings, open access resources, and in-house article collection
– Communicate with patrons and vendors to resolve issues
– Provide additional support for information management activities which may include maintaining usage statistics, evaluating new technologies, and assisting in education\/marketing efforts<\/p>\n

Minimum Qualifications<\/b>
– Must have a high school diploma and be enrolled in a degree program leading to a Bachelors degree. Graduates may qualify if they are enrolled in an advanced degree program.
– Minimum 3.2\/4.0 GPA
– One year time commitment required<\/p>\n

Preferred Qualifications<\/b>
– Enrollment in a Master’s program in Library\/Information Science
– Previous experience in libraries or information management
– Knowledge of computer software and web technologies, with familiarity in SQL databases and Sharepoint a plus
– Strong organizational skills with acute attention to detail
– Ability to work independently and collaboratively, to identify and tackle obstacles, and to manage and prioritize diverse responsibilities
– Strong communication skills; both written and verbal<\/p>\n

View listing and apply here:??http:\/\/careers.vrtx.com\/jobs\/descriptions\/co-op,-information-sourcing-solutions-cambridge-massachusetts-job-3898005<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Co-op, Information Sourcing Solutions (30-40 hrs\/week) Functional Area:?Research Location:?Cambridge, MA AutoReqID:?5364BR Job Summary Position Responsibilities: Vertex Pharmaceuticals is seeking an outgoing and professional individual to join our team as a paid intern\/co-op within the Information Sourcing Solutions department. The Information Sourcing Solutions group supports a global community of scientists and businesspeople who require cutting-edge information … <\/p>\n

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