Library collections assistant

Full job description

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Library Collections Operations Manager, performs a variety of duties associated with the circulation, transfer, and maintenance of the physical collections and records at two different locations—Baker Berry Library and the Library Collections Services Facility (LCSF) as needed and required.

Description

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Associates or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• One to three years of library collections, records management, library storage operations, warehouse or related work experience.

• Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet and in temperatures ranging from 50 – 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

• The ability to lift 50 pound boxes throughout a work-day.

• Ability to lift materials overhead

• Must be able to operate a variety of warehouse machinery, including manual and powered lifts.

• Ability to comprehend complex filing systems.

• Demonstrated creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

• The ability to work in a highly demanding and fast-paced environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent education and experience.

• Prior experience working in an academic research library.

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

• Experience operating a variety of warehouse machinery, including manual and powered lifts.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Shea Roll

Department Contact Phone Number

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Kris Ayers, Library Collections Operations Manager

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Background Check

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.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

Additional Instructions

Key Accountabilities

Description

Performs daily collection management and stacks maintenance duties at Baker Berry Library, including reshelving circulating materials. Ensures the accuracy of locations and labels so that resources are discoverable by users. Ingests new volumes and assigns shelving locations.

Percentage Of Time

35%

Description

Assists with collections/stacks/records management special projects, including shelf cleaning, collection shifting, and records disposition.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

Coordinates and executes requests, retrievals, delivery processes, and refiles physical material at Dartmouth’s high density storage facility—the LCSF. Works with other departments within the library to determine the information being requested. Performs complex computer and hard copy research to identify records to be retrieved.

Percentage Of Time

25%

Description

Executes record digitization projects as assigned for document conversion into systems, such as OnBase, and for on-demand file delivery. Retrieves and prepares materials for interlibrary loan and resource sharing services, including scanning articles and book chapters to fulfill resource sharing and document delivery requests. Assists with other digitization and resource sharing projects as needed.

Percentage Of Time

10%

Description

Attends staff meetings and participates in the development and evaluation of departmental policies, goal setting, procedures, and workflow. Stays current on best practices for circulating library collections and offsite storage facilities.

Percentage Of Time

5%

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

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Performs other duties as assigned