Dartmouth College is hiring: Continuing Resources Librarian in Hanover

Overview

Position Title: Continuing Resources Librarian

Location: Hanover, NH – Baker-Berry Library, Room 83. Hybrid – this position is eligible for hybrid work.

Salary Range: $68,700 – $85,900, Exempt, Full Time, 40 hours/week.

Position Purpose

The Continuing Resources Librarian leads Dartmouth Libraries’ management and administration of access to ongoing scholarly resources across evolving modalities through efficient and sustainable workflows. The role supervises the continuing resources team, coordinates serials and standing order processes, manages streaming media lifecycle, supports open and transformative access, and collaborates with the Electronic Resources Librarian to provide data‑informed, cost‑efficient resource access.

Responsibilities

• Lead the continuing resources team, supervising staff and developing efficient workflows.
• Oversee library-wide serials and standing order processes, coordinating renewal and acquisition cycles.
• Manage the lifecycle of streaming media resources, from acquisition through cancellation.
• Support open and transformative access initiatives, identifying strategic, cost‑efficient resource acquisition methods.
• Collaborate with the Electronic Resources Librarian to manage all aspects of the electronic resources lifecycle, with a focus on continuing and streaming resources.
• Maintain records in library systems for inventory control, bibliographic control, and discovery facilitation.
• Analyze inventory data to monitor usage patterns and trends.
• Stay current on emerging trends, practices, and standards in electronic resource management and emerging technologies, participating in user groups and open‑source communities for system knowledge and workflow improvement.
• Demonstrate commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or equivalent advanced degree from an ALA‑accredited or equivalent accrediting body.
• Two years of serials or electronic resources management experience.
• Knowledge of current trends in Electronic Resource Management.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic resources technical standards such as COUNTER, KBART, and SUSHI.
• Effective oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods.
• Ability to adapt to a changing information landscape, manage competing priorities, and tolerance for ambiguity.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development/achievement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with large‑scale serials renewals processes, both internally and with serials agencies/vendors.
• Ability to lead staff, develop, and manage efficient workflows/processes in support of strategic goals.
• Two years of supervisory experience.
• Experience with integrated library systems, preferably ExLibris’ Alma.
• Experience managing streaming media purchases, access, and holdings.

Documents Required

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Documents Optional

• Curriculum Vitae
• Additional Document #1
• Additional Document #2

Application Instructions

Apply through the Dartmouth College job portal.

Special Instructions

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College. For details see https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Contact

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries: Shea Roll – 603‑646‑2280.

Contact for Cover Letter and Title: Jennifer Matthews – 603‑646‑3411.

Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources – 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203, Hanover, NH 03755 – ph 603‑646‑3411 – jobs@dartmouth.edu.