Library Collections Operations Manager

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Position Information

Posting date 06/19/2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Position Number

Position Number 0102802

Position Title

Position Title Library Collections Operations Manager

Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $56,600

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $70,700

Union Type

Union Type Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

SEIU Level Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

FLSA Status Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

Scheduled Months per Year 12

Scheduled Hours per Week

Scheduled Hours per Week 40

Schedule

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
Berry 160

Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only

Is this a term position?

Is this a term position? No

If yes, length of term in months.

If yes, length of term in months. .

Is this a grant funded position?

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.

Description

Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp

Required Qualifications
- Education and Yrs Exp Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

• 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

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries 4279431144272184716__1331_2_emailaddress

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact Phone Number Elena.

M.Cordova

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title Elena Cordova, Head of Collection Management and Preservation

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