Job Description

10/16/2025

Yes

0686900

Continuing Resources Librarian

$68,700

$85,900

Not a Union Position

Not an SEIU Position

Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

Hanover, NH
Baker-Berry Library
Room 83

Hybrid

No

N/A

No

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.

Masters plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Masters 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

• 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.

Shea Roll

603-646-2280

Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development

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.

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.

Not an essential function

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.

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.

50%

Supervises the continuing resources team.

15%

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.

15%

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.

15%

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.

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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