Library Manager

Description

ICF International’s Education, Community & Social Programs Division provides our clients with a wide range of technical assistance, research and evaluation services. Our work focuses on education policy issues; uses proven and innovative methods for delivering high-quality, timely technical assistance; seeks to inform education stakeholders of best practices; and involves working closely with clients to ensure that training and technical assistance support services are relevant, useful, and make a difference.

ICF is currently seeking a Library Manager.  The Library Manager will work with library staff to select, acquire, catalog, and maintain the elements of the library collection.  The Library Manager will provide supervision to a variety of staff such as librarians, catalogers, and library assistants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage staff responsible for identifying and developing library content.
• Work with website teams to support their activities and to integrate library materials into website.
• Maintain library collection and database.
• Maintain and update Thesaurus.
• Maintain or delegate production of Library products.
• Work with a wide variety of specialized staff and provide library/information expertise to staff, client, and the public.
• Integrate librarians into content teams; integrate library content into sections of website.
• Participate in meetings as needed to represent the library.
• Ongoing research of publications, articles, reports, materials, and books.
• Collect and catalog materials on an ongoing basis to keep information up to date on new materials and products.
• Provide the client with suggestions for the inclusion of new materials or discontinuance of subscriptions or other materials as appropriate.

Basic Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library Science or closely related field.
• 7+ years of directly relevant experience in the management and maintenance of virtual libraries.
• Experience and knowledge of issues within the field of education.
• Experience with database construction, thesaurus construction, and library supervision.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

• Experience with federal government programs, particularly in a consulting environment.

Professional Skills:

• Ability to work closely with people from several different functions, different levels of expertise, and support information needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical users.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem solving skills with ability to analyze situations, identify existing or potential problems and recommend solutions.
• Ability to be flexible to handle multiple priorities and to work limited overtime as necessary.
• ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

ICF International is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/D/V