At ICF, we tackle complex challenges by empowering our team. We are hiring an Integrated Digital Collections Manager to lead the strategic evolution of our library systems and digital collections. In this role, you will be responsible for the Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE platforms, driving innovation through the integration of emerging technologies like AI to improve access, usability, and strategic value.
What You'll Do
- Support innovation by advancing digital infrastructure, integrating emerging technologies, and continuously enhancing systems and workflows.
- Administer and continually optimize the Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE platforms, including system configuration, workflows, and integrations.
- Ensure seamless interoperability between the ILS and third-party systems such as authentication, discovery, and analytics platforms.
- Manage digital collections, including metadata quality, access, and preservation.
- Leverage and assess emerging technology to employ automation, AI, and genAI tools to improve workflows, metadata creation, content discovery, and user engagement.
- Establish internal processes and lead implementation regarding changes in digital copyright law to ensure compliant access and dissemination.
- Collaborate with Data Scientists to establish a data visualization strategy for analyzing usage data to inform collection development and improve digital services.
- Provide training and support for new AI digital information technologies, Alma, Primo, and related technologies, working closely with IT Development teams.
- May supervise up to two staff, including a Digital Curation Specialist and Business Analyst.
What We're Looking For
- Alma Administrator Certification.
- Master’s degree in digital library information science, digital information systems, digital curation, or a dual degree in legal studies or communications law and library information science.
- Minimum 7 years of experience managing Ex Libris Alma and Primo VE in an academic or research library setting.
- Minimum 2 years of experience with LIS integration with AWS applications including AWS Bedrock, Glue, Connect, and Lex.
Nice to Have
- Demonstrated knowledge of digital copyright law and guidance.
- Deep understanding of Alma workflows (acquisitions, cataloging, fulfillment, analytics) and Primo VE customization.
- Demonstrated ability to extract and analyze LIS data, integrate meaningfully with other data sets, and create visualizations.
- Working knowledge of Power BI.
- Experience with metadata standards such as MARC, Dublin Core, and MODS.
- Familiarity with APIs, integrations, and system interoperability.
- Demonstrated expertise in ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and centering user-centered design principles.
- Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.
- Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript) for automation or data manipulation.
Technical Stack
- Library Systems: Ex Libris Alma, Primo VE
- AWS: Bedrock, Glue, Connect, Lex
- Analytics: Power BI
- Metadata: MARC, Dublin Core, MODS
- Scripting: Python, JavaScript
- Productivity: M365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Teams, Zoom, Mural
Team & Environment
You may supervise up to two staff members, including a Digital Curation Specialist and a Business Analyst.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary Range: $73,722.00 - $125,327.00
Work Mode
This is a Nationwide Remote Office (US99) position.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
