Knowledge Center Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Oversee and curate a detailed specialty digital and physical library collection concentrating on minority health topics.

• Perform intricate literature searches utilizing online databases, library catalogs, federal resources, academic repositories, and public health information systems.

• Gather and distribute health statistics from federal, state, local, and private data sources.

• Offer tailored research support and information summaries.

• Conduct literature reviews and compile summaries that highlight key themes, findings, trends, and evidence.

• Identify authoritative sources, subject matter experts, and pertinent research institutions.

• Assist users in finding funding opportunities, health data, and minority health research resources.

• Maintain automated systems for managing inquiries, tracking requests, and documenting responses.

• Ensure the security of library data by maintaining password-protected and encrypted systems.

• Aid in the integration of library resources into OMH knowledge management systems.

• Manage metadata, indexing, and the organization of digital assets.

• Guarantee the ongoing functionality and accessibility of digital library resources.

• Enhance the usability and discoverability of online information resources.

• Acquire necessary subscriptions, licenses, journals, databases, and electronic resources to support OMH research and library operations.

• Assist with webinars, training sessions, and outreach activities that promote Knowledge Center resources and services.

• Compile monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports concerning library usage, inquiries, research requests, and collection activities.

• Manage library subscriptions and vendor partnerships.

• Support records management and ensure compliance with copyright regulations.

• Contribute to outreach and technical assistance initiatives.

⛳️ Requirements

• Professional experience in library or information management.

• Background in supporting public health, healthcare, academic, research, or government organizations.

• Proven experience in conducting literature reviews and providing research support services.

• Experience in managing digital collections and electronic resources.

• Competence in performing bibliographic control of digital resources.

• Master's degree in Library Science, Library and Information Science, Information Studies, or a related field from an accredited institution.

• Ability to obtain a valid U.S. Government PUBLIC TRUST security clearance.

• Commitment to federal records management, accessibility, privacy, information security, and plain language standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement plan.

• Paid time off.

• Paid parental leave.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Commuter benefits.

• Tuition reimbursement.