LAC - Project Manager

About the position

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

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