Research Library Manager | Argonne National Laboratory

The Research Library Manager supports the mission of the Laboratory by leading an enterprise-wide scientific literature reference program; curating a best-in-class collection of scientific and technical information resources; and ensuring the digital and physical spaces of the Research Library anticipate the needs of Argonne researchers and engineers. 

Responsibilities 

Team Leadership 

• Leads and provides clear direction to the Research Library team. 

• Inspires staff to identify opportunities for engagement across the Laboratory, implement strategic initiatives, and pursue professional development opportunities that expand the reach and capabilities of the Research Library. 

• Promotes the collaborative, inclusive, and curious organizational culture of the Research Library. 

Strategic Direction 

• Builds strategic collaborations with scientists, engineers, and Laboratory leadership, integrating Research Library services and platforms into all phases of the research lifecycle. 

• Leads the transformation of the Research Library’s physical and digital spaces by anticipating and adapting to the changing needs of on-site and remote users. 

• Develops the Research Library’s customer service model, policies, and procedures. 

Reference Excellence 

• Plans, coordinates, and delivers scientific reference services and in-depth literature research programs aligned with the Research Library’s customer service model. 

• Facilitates integration of library tools and resources with Laboratory software platforms, text and data mining services, and generative AI tools. 

• Responds, with the Research Library team, to in-depth scientific and technical research and reference questions from Laboratory stakeholders. 

Collection Development 

• Directs the development and curation of the Research Library’s collection of scientific and technical reference material. 

• Analyzes scientific journal and electronic content usage statistics and proactively adjusts collection development strategies as needed. 

• Creates project and operating budget proposals for annual Library and Information Management funding requests.
  

• Serves as the business application owner for the Research Library’s integrated library system and research guide platforms.