Posting date
10/26/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1129730
Hiring Range Minimum
$23.02
Hiring Range Maximum
$26.43
Union Type
DCLWU
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Part Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
30
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
Yes
If yes, length of term in months.
until April 28, 2028
Is this a grant funded position?
Yes
Position Purpose
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of the New Hampshire Digital Newspaper Project (NHDNP), including overseeing all technical and administrative activities, managing relationships with external partners and vendors, assisting with title selection, and leading outreach efforts. This position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the National Digital Newspaper Program, in partnership with the Library of Congress.
This is a term 30-hour per week position ending on Friday, April 28, 2028, with the possibility of renewal.
This is a hybrid work location eligible position.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
Noah Skogerboe
Department Contact Phone Number
Contact via email
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Noah Skogerboe, Digital Media Librarian, Strategy and Management
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
AVAILABLE TO DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARY WORKERS UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
This position is a term position, lasting until April 28, 2028.
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
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87661
Description
Coordinates project workflows, including selection, microfilm inventory, metadata collation, digitization, metadata capture, OCR, workflow control and quality control. Employs standard project management methods to establish priorities, set deadlines, and ensure deadlines are met. Analyze project workflow for optimum function and efficiency, and resolve problems as they arise.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Evaluates newspaper microfilm quality and suitability for digitization, and performs quality review of all assets and related activities for digitizing historic newspapers.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Creates and maintains project documentation, maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed, and prepares project reports.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Works with vendors to ensure quality microfilm duplication and deliverables for digital assets, and to negotiate budgetary issues.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Works with project personnel, Advisory Board members, the Library of Congress, and partners at University of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire State Library, and the New Hampshire Historical Society to develop the NHDNP.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Oversees all outreach activities, including development of the project website, social media engagement, responding to public, professional, and scholarly inquiries regarding the project, and giving presentations.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
10/26/2026
Open Until Filled
Yes
Position Number
1129730
Hiring Range Minimum
$23.02
Hiring Range Maximum
$26.43
Union Type
DCLWU
SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Employment Category
Regular Part Time
Scheduled Months per Year
12
Scheduled Hours per Week
30
Location of Position
Hanover, NH
Remote Work Eligibility?
Hybrid
Is this a term position?
Yes
If yes, length of term in months.
until April 28, 2028
Is this a grant funded position?
Yes
Position Purpose
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and management of the New Hampshire Digital Newspaper Project (NHDNP), including overseeing all technical and administrative activities, managing relationships with external partners and vendors, assisting with title selection, and leading outreach efforts. This position is funded by a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities through the National Digital Newspaper Program, in partnership with the Library of Congress.
This is a term 30-hour per week position ending on Friday, April 28, 2028, with the possibility of renewal.
This is a hybrid work location eligible position.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Two or more years work experience in a research library
- Demonstrated project management experience.
- Demonstrated excellent attention to detail, and the ability to efficiently and precisely execute complex workflows.
- Knowledge of metadata standards and principles and standards of digitization.
- Knowledge of newspapers or serials, and ability to assess complex relationships between titles.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills, the ability to work with a variety of people.
- Flexibility and willingness to shift priorities according to current needs.
- Interest in American history, public humanities, and/or citizenship education.
- Experience with and a solid understanding of digitization and/or microfilm conversion projects, including microfilm inspection and assessment for digitization.
- Experience with standards-based metadata schemas (non-MARC and MARC) and principles governing standards in digital libraries.
- Familiarity with METS/ALTO XML.
- National Digital Newspaper Program prior experience.
- MLIS or MA in History or related fields.
Noah Skogerboe
Department Contact Phone Number
Contact via email
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Noah Skogerboe, Digital Media Librarian, Strategy and Management
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
AVAILABLE TO DARTMOUTH COLLEGE LIBRARY WORKERS UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
This position is funded by a grant. Continuation is based upon available funds.
This position is a term position, lasting until April 28, 2028.
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
Quick Link
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87661
Description
Coordinates project workflows, including selection, microfilm inventory, metadata collation, digitization, metadata capture, OCR, workflow control and quality control. Employs standard project management methods to establish priorities, set deadlines, and ensure deadlines are met. Analyze project workflow for optimum function and efficiency, and resolve problems as they arise.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Evaluates newspaper microfilm quality and suitability for digitization, and performs quality review of all assets and related activities for digitizing historic newspapers.
Percentage Of Time
30%
Description
Creates and maintains project documentation, maintains complete and accurate records of all work performed, and prepares project reports.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Works with vendors to ensure quality microfilm duplication and deliverables for digital assets, and to negotiate budgetary issues.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Works with project personnel, Advisory Board members, the Library of Congress, and partners at University of New Hampshire, the New Hampshire State Library, and the New Hampshire Historical Society to develop the NHDNP.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Description
Oversees all outreach activities, including development of the project website, social media engagement, responding to public, professional, and scholarly inquiries regarding the project, and giving presentations.
Percentage Of Time
10%
Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
Performs other duties as assigned.
