Position Available: Director of Library Services
Mathematica Policy Research is the leading research organization conducting social policy studies on health care, education, nutrition, disability, welfare, employment, and related topics. We bring the highest standards of quality, objectivity, and excellence to bear on the work we do for our clients, which include federal, state, and local government agencies, as well as private foundations. Mathematica is an employee-owned company known for its rigorous research and collegial working environment.
Mathematica seeks an experienced, dynamic, and team-oriented leader to join a six-person library team as it brings an established collection into the 21st century and reimagines the library function within a research organization. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker who is well grounded in library administration and organizational development, as well as emerging trends in information science and electronic resource management. S/he will also be motivated and flexible, with a record of developing and implementing innovative ideas and inspiring others. In addition to providing staff access to paper and electronic resources, on site and off, the library is charged with developing and maintaining a comprehensive, current research collection, supporting literature reviews, and setting up information systems to support projects. The library also provides training related to information search skills and tools, and works closely with information systems and communications staff to manage, maintain, and disseminate knowledge and information.
Responsibilities
Establish a vision for the library and update library policies, practices, and procedures accordingly
- Develop, implement, and monitor a strategic library plan with goals and objectives that support the company’s strategic plan and vision
- Recruit and supervise library professional and support staff and make staff development recommendations to ensure that the library provides excellence in information services
- Promote the use of library services throughout the organization
- Support project needs for literature searches, information management, and tracking, and respond to changes in project needs, objectives, and priorities to continuously improve effectiveness of operations
- Serve as primary liaison and negotiator with outside vendors
- Ensure the effective administration, coordination, and provision of support for all aspects of existing library technology, including the EOS system
- Serve as liaison with management, IT, and the communications department
- Compile and analyze data in order to provide statistical information to senior management on use of library services
- Coordinate the development and maintenance of an internal library website that anticipates and responds to the needs of users
- Develop and maintain professional affiliations and contact with other libraries to encourage cooperative resource sharing programs
Minimum Qualifications
ALA-accredited MLS and five years experience managing a special library, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Prior management of staff and a strong background with technology, including experience with database design/management
- A background in an area of social policy research would be a plus
- Strategic thinker with ability to plan, develop, and implement policies, goals, and objectives
- Knowledge of professional library principles, methods, materials, practices, and procedures
- Creative thinker, with an ability to expand organizational understanding of what the “library of the future” should be, and the services such a library can provide
- Experience in using information technology for knowledge management
- Knowledge of budgeting procedures
- Proven record of vendor identification and successful negotiation
- Excellent communication skills and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff at all levels
- Knowledge of electronic resource management, including searching and metadata, as well as harvesting and repurposing of existing data
- Willingness to travel to other office locations
This position will be located in Princeton, NJ, or Washington, DC.
Please submit your letter of interest (including salary requirements), your resume, a writing sample, and contact information for three references via our online application process at https://careers.mathematica-mpr.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=51781
Mathematica is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
