Charlotte Cotter
About Charlotte Cotter
Charlotte Cotter is a Research Assistant at Yale University, where she has worked since 2018. She has a background in education, non-profit work, and library sciences, and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese.
Work at Yale University
Charlotte Cotter has been employed as a Research Assistant at Yale University since 2018. In this role, she contributes to various research projects and academic initiatives within the institution. Her work involves collaboration with faculty members and other researchers, enhancing the academic environment at Yale.
Education and Expertise
Charlotte Cotter holds a Bachelor's Degree in East Asian Studies from Yale University, where she studied from 2014 to 2017. She is currently pursuing a Master of Library & Information Science (MLIS) at Simmons University, having started her studies in 2020. Her academic focus includes academic libraries, which aligns with her professional roles in library settings.
Background in Library Services
Charlotte Cotter has extensive experience in library services. She works as a Library Assistant at the Fairbank Center Collection for Chinese Studies at Harvard University. Additionally, she serves as a Part-time Senior Library Assistant at Newton Free Library since 2019. In these positions, she supports library operations and assists patrons with their information needs.
Experience in Non-Profit Organizations
Since 2011, Charlotte Cotter has held the position of Co-President at China's Children International, where she has worked for over a decade. Her role involves building community among adult Chinese adoptees. She has also gained experience in non-profit settings through her previous work at Newton Public Schools and as a Summer Intern at Half the Sky in 2013.
Research Contributions
In her current role as a Research Assistant at Yale University, Charlotte Cotter assists Professors Rebecca Davis and Danielle Pollock with a research project focused on the information-seeking behavior of first-generation graduate students. Her responsibilities include transcribing video interviews, contributing to the project's data collection and analysis efforts.