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 Library Program Director
LOCATION: Washington, DC
TYPE: Full-Time
DESCRIPTION:

Cadence Group, formed in 1988 is a women-owned, WBE-certified information and records management firm based in Atlanta and Washington D.C. Clients range from Fortune 500 companies to large government agencies.  Cadence Group services a broad range of industries such as telecommunications, health care, finance, retail, manufacturing, energy, airlines, law firms, construction, and federal and state agencies.

Cadence Group is currently looking for a Library/Program Director with the following experience:

Education Requirements:

  • Masters degree in Library and/or Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university
  • Bachelors in Science or Engineering preferred

Must have requirements:


Technical Experience:

  • Eight years of progressively responsible experience, three of which must have been in a science or research library or information center with a large book and journal collection.
  • Nine years experience in project development from inception to deployment, expertise in the management and control of funds and resources using complex reporting mechanisms, demonstrated compatibility in managing multi-task contracts and/or subcontracts of various types and complexity.
  • Three years professional experience involving intensive work with bibliographic systems for library or information centers.
  • Knowledge of and experience in cost control measures, benchmarking procedures, and quality assurance implementation.
  • Experience with development and management of web-related design.
  • Virtual/Digital library services and product development experience.

Management/Supervisory Experience:

  • Eight years experience directing/supervising a library staff of 10 or more in a scientific, engineering research library or information center, preferably in a contractor environment.
  • Two concurrent years of responsibility for oversight of an integrated virtual library system with an online remote access capability supporting multiple functionalities and additional online systems and services.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Oversee and interact with all technical aspects of the library, including electronic library support integration and user and technical services, implementing standard problem solving procedures and Continuous Process Improvement procedures.

Oversees special projects and tasks and ensures all deliverables are on-time and compliant. Ensures that all library staff and operations run at full potential and meet all readiness and timeliness requirements of the contract. Proven ability to apply sound management practices to encourage equal opportunity, minimize employee turnover, and motivate and maintain a professional, highly-trained staff. Experience in managing to performance metrics and quality requirements in a user-centered environment. Proven ability to work effectively with management, employees, and customers. Able to communicate effectively orally and in writing, including the skill to deliver presentations and briefings. Experience leading a team in product delivery, on time and within budget. Develop, finalize, and implement metrics required under the contract, coordinate strategic planning initiatives, monitor and adhere to department budget, manage all staff, technical and financial aspects of the library, and provide all needed statistics and report writing.

Please use L/P Director in your email subject line and submit all resumes to: Ellen Warren at
ewarren@cadence-group.com


The Cadence Group is an entrepreneurial company with approximately 60 employees that offers an unusual opportunity to observe up close the workings of a successful and growing business and to have direct input into the growth of the company. The Cadence Group also offers a diverse and congenial workplace environment.