Library Technician

Our mission at Backstage Library Works is to provide high-quality, cost-effective professional services that preserve, organize, describe, and connect you to the world’s knowledge.

POSITION TITLE
:
On-Site Library Technician

DIRECT SUPERVISOR
:
Library Supervisor

WAGE
: $25.00 per hour

LOCATION: Hanover, NH

POSITION TYPE
:
Full-time, temporary

START DATE: Estimated to begin on January 19th, 2026 and continue for 12 months

Dartmouth Libraries is undertaking a year-long collection management project involving the identification, retrieval, and processing of volumes for deaccession and relocation. They are seeking a temporary staff member to assist in this project.

This position requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a physical, hands-on environment. This is an in-person role at the Baker-Berry Library, N Main St, Hanover, NH 03755.

The project is estimated to begin on January 19th, 2026 and continue for 12 months. The compensation is $25 per hour. Eligible benefits include dental, health, and vision insurance as well as PTO.

Staff will collaborate with Dartmouth librarians across technical service units and will be required to retrieve titles from library shelving based on Dartmouth-supplied pick lists. They will then double-check each item retrieved against a pick list to confirm call number and title match. They will be expected to flag and document misclassified items and other inconsistencies. Once the items have been confirmed for deaccessioning, the staff will be required to get them ready for donation or recycling and remove them from the premises in conjunction with Dartmouth facilities staff.

Staff will also be required to provide monthly statistics reports about the number of titles processed, number of discrepancies and problems identified and the number of items identified for donation. This work will take place within Dartmouth’s Collection Management and Preservation department.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working in a library environment.
• Functional knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification system.
• A high attention to detail.
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
• Reliable transportation.
• Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
• The ability to lift up 50 lbs throughout the day.
• The ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in a related field.
• Experience working in a production-oriented environment.
• Strong organizational skills.

A comprehensive background check and drug screening will be conducted as part of the hiring process.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit a cover letter and resume to Erik Rebain at  
DO NOT contact Dartmouth College directly regarding this position.