"Continuing Resources Librarian"

Position Details

Position Information

Posting date
10/16/2025

Closing date
Open Until Filled
Yes

Position Number
0686900

Position Title
Continuing Resources Librarian

Hiring Range Minimum
$68,700

Hiring Range Maximum
$85,900

Union Type
Not a Union Position

SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status
Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year
12

Scheduled Hours per Week
40

Schedule

Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Baker-Berry Library
Room 83

Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid

Is this a term position?
No

If yes, length of term in months.
N/A

Is this a grant funded position?
No

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.

This is a hybrid work location eligible position.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Masters plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or equivalent advanced degree from an American Library Association (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.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Shea Roll

Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-2280

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development

Department Contact's Phone Number

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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants
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. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Additional Instructions

Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83340

Key Accountabilities

Description
Leads on acquiring and making discoverable continuing resources (serials, standing orders, audiovisual, etc.) for Dartmouth Libraries and manages the continuing resource lifecycle from purchase through cancellation.

Percentage Of Time
50%

Description
Supervises the continuing resources team.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description
In collaboration with the Electronic Resources Librarian, assists 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.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description
Maintains records in various systems for the purposes of inventory control, bibliographic control, and facilitating discovery. Coordinates analysis and assessment of inventory to monitor usage patterns and trends.

Percentage Of Time
15%

Description
Professional engagement: stays 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.

Percentage Of Time
5%

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Additional Document #1
3. Additional Document #2