LAC - Project Manager

Description

The Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, staffing, and supervision of a library services project at a large, national library in Washington, D.C. This role ensures the effective management of collection materials, quality control of library processes, and compliance with library standards. The Project Manager leads a multidisciplinary team responsible for accessioning, inventory, bibliographic record maintenance, and collection maintenance (e.g. shifting and shelving) while serving as the primary liaison between LAC Federal staff and library personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee library technical services, ensuring adherence to the library’s standards and best practices. 
• Supervise and coordinate the work of library staff, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality service delivery. 
• Serve as the primary point of contact for federal personnel, facilitating effective communication and collaboration. 
• Conduct quality control of materials processed by team staff, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Gather and analyze feedback to enhance service efficiency and ensure client’s information needs are met. 
• Contribute to system or process improvements, updates, and modifications to optimize workflows and to best align to any shifting priorities. 
• Ensure compliance with contract deliverables, including reporting, documentation, and outreach initiatives. 
• Develop and maintain training materials for staff, ensuring adherence to inspection protocols and standards.
• Create and maintain a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP).
• Consistently maintain a positive and supportive attitude, even during high-demand periods, and motivate colleagues with an encouraging demeanor.

Requirements

• At least two years of prior experience working in a large library (at least 500,000 volumes)
• At least two years of working experience with an Integrated Library System (ILS)
• Experience managing an accessioning/receiving, collection maintenance, and inventory control workflow in a library
• At least two years of project-based supervisory experience, including training employees and reviewing the work of others
• Working experience processing collection materials in various languages and formats
• Familiarity with Library of Congress classification system 
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills to improve processes and workflows

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move from place to place within the location, lifting of items weighing up to (25) pounds and occasional up to 35 pounds such as files, books, stacks of paper, and other materials.
• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long-Term Disability
• Training & Development

EEO Statement

The company and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer and celebrate the population of differences and does not discriminate in its hiring/hiring practices, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. 

To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. 

Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.