LAC - Library Project Manager

Description

Library Project Manager to lead a team of cataloging librarians and paraprofessionals in a large-scale project to review and enhance bibliographic records in a significant research library’s collection. This project focuses on identifying and updating materials that lack full-level cataloging, ensuring compliance with national and international cataloging standards such as RDA, MARC21, LCSH, Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and Superintendent of Documents Classification (SuDoc). This is a full-time benefit position. The position requires on-site work in Richmond, VA.

• Develop and manage the overall project plan, timelines, and deliverables.
•  Lead a team of professional catalogers and technicians to ensure consistent, high-quality metadata production.
•  Establish workflows and procedures to efficiently review, identify, and enhance incomplete or minimal-level catalog records.
•  Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed to ensure project milestones are met.
•  Oversee the review and creation of full-level MARC bibliographic records for various materials, including monographs, serials, government documents, and special formats.
•  Ensure cataloging is performed in compliance with Resource Description and Access (RDA), MARC21, Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH), Library of Congress Classification (LCC), and SuDoc standards.
•  Serve as the primary point of quality assurance for bibliographic accuracy and consistency.
•  Provide supervision, training, and ongoing support to cataloging librarians and technicians.
•  Conduct regular team meetings and communicate with stakeholders regarding project status and challenges.
•  Review staff work to ensure standards compliance and provide corrective feedback as needed.
•  Liaise with library staff about workflows, quality control, and production
•  Compile regular progress reports, identifying risks, issues, and recommendations for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library/information science from an ALA-accredited institution
• At least 5 years of cataloging experience using RDA, MARC21, LCSH, LCC, and SuDoc.
• Demonstrated supervisory or project management experience within a library setting.
• Deep knowledge of bibliographic and authority record creation and maintenance.
• Proficiency with integrated library systems (e.g., Alma, Voyager, Sierra) and cataloging utilities (e.g., OCLC Connexion).
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience managing large-scale cataloging or metadata remediation projects.
• Familiarity with government document cataloging and classification schemes.
• Certification or coursework in project management (e.g., PMP, Agile, PRINCE2).

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit for long periods of time and to maintain focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed paperwork. 
• Occasionally lifting of items weighing up to twenty-five (25) pounds such as files, books, and other materials.

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.