Library Collections Assistant, Dartmouth Libraries, Hanover, NH

Dartmouth is hiring for a Library Collections Assistant position. Come and work with a collaborative, dynamic group of colleagues. As an integral part of the Libraries’ Collection Management & Preservation team, the Library Collections Assistant will carry out daily talks associated with the circulation and maintenance of the Libraries’ physical materials. This includes paging and reshelving books as well as participating in the ongoing care and maintenance of library stacks. Working under the supervision of the Library Collections Operations Manager, the Collections Assistant will also support discrete special projects as needed, such as large-scale collection moves. While this position is primarily based at Dartmouth’s Baker Berry Library, work will occasionally be performed at the Library Collections Services Facility (LCSF), a high-density storage facility in Lebanon, NH.  

Bring your unique skills and experience, grow them through professional development and engagement with library communities, and help us to make the Dartmouth Libraries a research engine, powering knowledge.

Interested?
You can learn more about the position and apply at:  https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/80412/

Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Associates plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

One to three years of library collections experience.
Ability to comprehend complex and demanding filing 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.
Ability to move or lift up to 50 lbs. regularly during the workday, and the ability to lift materials overhead.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Willingness to be trained on warehouse machinery, including manual and powered lifts, if needed.
Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet and in temperatures ranging from 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit, when required.

Hiring Wage Range:
$22.00-$24.53 Hourly

Closing date for submissions:
8/25/2025