Continuing Resources Librarian Job at Inside Higher Ed in Hanover

Position Purpose

The Continuing Resources Librarian will lead Dartmouth Libraries’ management and administration of access to ongoing scholarly resources across evolving modalities through efficient and sustainable workflows. The Continuing Resources Librarian performs a wide range of duties including supervising the continuing resources team, leading the library-wide serials and standing order processes, coordinating the lifecycle and acquisition of streaming media, supporting open and transformative access, and assisting with electronic resources management in collaboration with the Electronic Resources Librarian. In partnership with subject librarians, the Continuing Resources Librarian uses data informed methods to identify strategic, cost‑efficient ways to provide access to or acquire continuing resources.

Location

Hanover, NH – Baker‑Berry Library Room 83

Responsibilities

• Acquire and make discoverable continuing resources (serials, standing orders, audiovisual, etc.).
• Supervise the continuing resources team and manage team workflows.
• Lead library‑wide serials and standing order processes and coordinate the lifecycle and acquisition of streaming media.
• Assist in managing all aspects of the electronic resources lifecycle in collaboration with the Electronic Resources Librarian, focusing on continuing and streaming resources.
• Maintain records in various systems for inventory control, bibliographic control, and facilitating discovery, and analyze inventory to monitor usage patterns and trends.
• Engage professionally by staying current on emerging trends, practices, and standards in electronic resource management and emerging technologies; participate in user groups and open‑source communities to enhance knowledge and improve systems and workflows.
• Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Required Qualifications

Education and Experience: Master’s degree plus 2‑3 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 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.

Contact

Shea Roll – 603-646-2280

Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development

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.