Continuing Resources Librarian

Hanover, NH
Baker-Berry Library
Room 83

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.

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.

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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.

Supervises the continuing resources team.

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.

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.

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.