Library Collections Supervisor, Dartmouth Libraries, Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH

Posted June 29, 2021

Description:

Under the general direction of the Head of Access and Delivery Services, the Library Collections Supervisor will provide leadership, planning and oversight of the Baker-Berry stacks and the Library Collections and Services Facility.

• Plans and provides strategic direction for library and records collections and retrieval at Baker-Berry 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.
• Creates and compiles collection reports and data sets for library and records staff to assist with collection and space planning and decision-making. Prepares items for transfer or discard. Work with Metadata Services and Records Management staff to ensure that information pertaining to collections and holdings are accurate and up-to-date.
• Supervise and perform day-to-day activities in the Baker-Berry stacks and the Library Collections and Services Facility including: fulfillment of daily Records Management and library requests; digitization projects; shelving; collection shifts, scanning, coordinating collection moves and planning inventories of the collections.
• Hires, trains, schedules, and supervises department staff and student employees

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors plus 3-5 years’ experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of increasingly responsible supervisory experience.
• 3+ years of records management, library 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.
• Ability to move or lift up to 50 lbs. regularly during the workday.
• Must be able to operate a variety of warehouse machinery, including manual and powered lifts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with OnBase, ILLiad, Alma and other library or records management software.
• Experience with project planning and management

How to apply:

For more information: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/58160