Library Collections Operations Manager

01/18/2024

Yes

0102802

Library Collections Operations Manager

Library, Preservation Services

$62,100

$77,700

Not a Union Position

Not an SEIU Position

Exempt

Regular Full Time

12

40

Hanover, NH
Berry 160

Onsite only

No

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No

Under the general direction of the Head of Collection Management and Preservation, the Library Collections Operations Manager will provide leadership, planning, and oversight of the Baker-Berry Library stacks and the Library Collections and Services Facility. This role is responsible for supervising and managing staff across two library locations.

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 3 plus years of increasingly responsible staff management experience.
• 3 plus years of library, records management, or warehouse experience.
• 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.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50 lbs. regularly during the workday.

• Experience with OnBase, ILLiad, Alma and other library or records management software.
• Experience with project planning and management.
• Experience operating a variety of warehouse machinery, including manual and powered lifts.

Brenda Grace

646-2235

Qiana Johnson, Associate Dean for Collections and Content Strategies

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.

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

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Hires, trains, schedules, evaluates, and fully supervises department staff and student employees across two locations.

30%

Plans and provides strategic direction for the organization of library and records management collections including storage and retrieval of materials at Baker-Berry Library and the Library Collections and Services Facility. Sets policies; establishes best practices; and continually refines workflows and procedures through consultation with records management and library staff.

25%

Supervises and performs day-to-day activities in the Baker-Berry Library stacks and the Library Collections and Services Facility including: fulfillment of daily records management and library requests; digitization projects; shelving; collection shifts; scanning; coordinating collections moves; maintaining physical and online stacks way finding; and planning inventories of the collections.

25%

Creates and compiles collection reports and data sets for library and records staff to assist with collections space planning and decision-making. Prepares items for transfer or discard. Works with staff in Metadata Services and other staff members to ensure that information pertaining to collections and holdings are accurate and up-to-date.

15%

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

5%

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

Performs other duties as assigned