Library Collections Operations Manager Job at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

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  • Dartmouth College
  • Hanover, NH

Job Description

Posting date:

06/19/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Position Number:

0102802

Position Title:

Library Collections Operations Manager

Hiring Range Minimum:

$56,600

Hiring Range Maximum:

$70,700

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

Location of Position:

Hanover, NH
Berry 160

Remote Work Eligibility?:

Onsite only

Is this a term position?:

No

If yes, length of term in months.:

.

Is this a grant funded position?:

No

Position Purpose:

Under the general direction of the Head of Collection Management and Preservation, the Library Collections Operations Manager will provide leadership, planning, and oversight over the circulating physical collections as well as assist with holistic planning for collection locations across library spaces. This includes managing routine shelving operations and withdrawal workflows, training and supervising student employees, assisting with Dartmouth Libraries environmental monitoring program, processing newly acquired materials, and coordinating collections care efforts in concert with departmental colleagues at the Library Collections Storage Facility (LCSF). This role is responsible for supervising and managing a small team of full-time employees.This is a fully onsite position.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp:

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

? 2 plus years of increasingly responsible staff management experience.
? 2 plus years of library operations experience; familiarity with library software systems.
? Demonstrated critical thinking skills with accuracy and attention to detail.
? Demonstrated communication and organizational skills; ability to prioritize tasks, manage time, problem solve, and complete projects.
? Ability to work independently and collaboratively in team environments.
? Experience with spreadsheet software (Excel or Airtable).
? Ability to move or lift up to 50 lbs. regularly during the workday.
? The ability to lift materials overhead.
? Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet and in temperatures ranging from 50 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Preferred Qualifications:

? Experience working in an academic library environment.
? Experience with project planning and management.
? Familiarity with commercial binding workflows and vendors.
? Knowledge of preservation standards for physical library materials.
? Experience operating a variety of warehouse machinery, including manual and powered lifts.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries:

Elena Cordova

Department Contact Phone Number:

Elena.M.Cordova@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title:

Elena Cordova, Head of Collection Management and Preservation

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. 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 by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

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.

Quick Link:

Description:

Supervises and performs day-to-day activities in Baker-Berry Library stacks; including: supporting routine shelving, completing collection shifts and transfers; maintaining physical and online stacks wayfinding, processing newly cataloged materials and commercial binding lots.

Percentage Of Time:

30%

Description:

Creates and compiles collection reports and data sets for library staff to assist with collections space planning and decision-making across a number of library collections spaces including Baker-Berry and the LCSF. Prepares items for withdrawal or transfer to high-density storage facility. Works with staff in Cataloging and Metadata Services and at the LCSF to ensure that information pertaining to collections and holdings are accurate and up-to-date.

Percentage Of Time:

30%

Description:

Hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and fully supervises two staff members and student employees.

Percentage Of Time:

20%

Description:

Works to mitigate environmental threats to library collections by supporting environmental monitoring, integrated pest management, and disaster preparedness workflows. Is an active member of the Libraries disaster recovery team.

Percentage Of Time:

15%

Description:

Serves on Library committees and task forces contributing to the stewardship of the Librarys collections. Actively engages in professional development activities.

Percentage Of Time:

5%

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

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Performs other duties as assigned

Dartmouth College

Job Tags

Full time, Remote job, Shift work,

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