Position Information
Title: Continuing Resources Librarian
Location: Hanover, NH – Baker-Berry Library, Room 83
Schedule: Hybrid (remote work eligibility)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Posting date: 10/16/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Position Number: 0686900
Employment Category: Regular Full‑Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Union Type: Not a Union Position
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 role 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.
Hybrid work location eligible position.
Responsibilities
Lead on acquiring and making discoverable continuing resources (serials, standing orders, audiovisual, etc.) for Dartmouth Libraries, and manage the continuing resource lifecycle from purchase through cancellation.
Supervise the continuing resources team.
Assist in managing all aspects of the electronic resources lifecycle (procurement, setup, troubleshooting, assessment, cancellation, post‑cancellation, etc.) with particular focus on continuing and streaming resources, in collaboration with the Electronic Resources Librarian.
Maintain records in various systems for inventory control, bibliographic control, and facilitating discovery; coordinate analysis and assessment of inventory to monitor usage patterns and trends.
Stay current on emerging trends, practices, and standards in electronic resource management and emerging technologies; participate in users’ groups and open‑source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem‑solving skills, obtain best practices, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and workflows.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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.
Contact Information Recruitment inquiries:
Shea Roll
– Phone: 603‑646‑2280
Cover letter and title instructions from
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.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Essential Functions Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is not an essential function.
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Location: Hanover, NH – Baker-Berry Library, Room 83
Schedule: Hybrid (remote work eligibility)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Posting date: 10/16/2025
Open until filled: Yes
Position Number: 0686900
Employment Category: Regular Full‑Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Union Type: Not a Union Position
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 role 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.
Hybrid work location eligible position.
Responsibilities
Lead on acquiring and making discoverable continuing resources (serials, standing orders, audiovisual, etc.) for Dartmouth Libraries, and manage the continuing resource lifecycle from purchase through cancellation.
Supervise the continuing resources team.
Assist in managing all aspects of the electronic resources lifecycle (procurement, setup, troubleshooting, assessment, cancellation, post‑cancellation, etc.) with particular focus on continuing and streaming resources, in collaboration with the Electronic Resources Librarian.
Maintain records in various systems for inventory control, bibliographic control, and facilitating discovery; coordinate analysis and assessment of inventory to monitor usage patterns and trends.
Stay current on emerging trends, practices, and standards in electronic resource management and emerging technologies; participate in users’ groups and open‑source communities to maintain updated systems knowledge, enhance problem‑solving skills, obtain best practices, and facilitate improvements to existing systems and workflows.
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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.
Contact Information Recruitment inquiries:
Shea Roll
– Phone: 603‑646‑2280
Cover letter and title instructions from
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.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco‑based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles, or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions.
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Essential Functions Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is not an essential function.
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