The Geisel School of Medicine and Dartmouth Libraries are seeking an experienced, collaborative, and visionary leader to serve as their Director of Medical and Health Sciences Libraries. One of the nation’s oldest medical schools, Geisel’s mission to address the world’s health problems through research and discovery, the evaluation and improvement of systems of healthcare, and the education of the best future physicians and scientists drives its strategic priorities for the benefit of healthier communities locally and globally. The Medical and Health Sciences Libraries play a critical role in advancing innovation and excellence in medical education, health sciences research, and clinical care—supporting faculty, researchers, students, clinicians, and the wider community.
Joining a highly skilled and dedicated team, a strong network of library colleagues, and collaborative partners across Geisel leadership, your vision and experience will guide the strategic development and integration of medical and health sciences information and services into the academic and clinical mission of Geisel and the Dartmouth Health system in the years ahead.
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
● ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science, or an equivalent combination of an advanced subject or professional degree combined with relevant academic library experience.
● Minimum of 10+ years of professional librarian experience with 7+ years of management experience within an academic or health sciences library.
● Ability to define and articulate goals, set priorities, and evaluate impact and results.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Experience in resource planning, implementation and assessment.
● Ability to foster creativity and innovation by providing new perspectives, examining traditional workflows and structures, encouraging new ideas and implementing new approaches.
● Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and needs of researchers, funder mandates, and the research enterprise.
● Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and needs of medical education and clinical education.
● Demonstrated record of developing student-centered library programs, services, and spaces.
● Commitment to professional development at all levels.
● Demonstrated record of successful collaboration across different communities and networks.
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Enthusiasm for technological innovation.
● Proficiency in generating and analyzing data from multiple systems.
Hiring Wage Range:
$135,000-$185,000
How to submit an application/resume:
Apply here! https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83307
Closing date for submissions:
11/10/2025
Joining a highly skilled and dedicated team, a strong network of library colleagues, and collaborative partners across Geisel leadership, your vision and experience will guide the strategic development and integration of medical and health sciences information and services into the academic and clinical mission of Geisel and the Dartmouth Health system in the years ahead.
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. 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 are welcome from all.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
Masters or equivalent combination of education and experience
● ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and/or information science, or an equivalent combination of an advanced subject or professional degree combined with relevant academic library experience.
● Minimum of 10+ years of professional librarian experience with 7+ years of management experience within an academic or health sciences library.
● Ability to define and articulate goals, set priorities, and evaluate impact and results.
● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
● Experience in resource planning, implementation and assessment.
● Ability to foster creativity and innovation by providing new perspectives, examining traditional workflows and structures, encouraging new ideas and implementing new approaches.
● Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and needs of researchers, funder mandates, and the research enterprise.
● Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and needs of medical education and clinical education.
● Demonstrated record of developing student-centered library programs, services, and spaces.
● Commitment to professional development at all levels.
● Demonstrated record of successful collaboration across different communities and networks.
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness.
● Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
● Enthusiasm for technological innovation.
● Proficiency in generating and analyzing data from multiple systems.
Hiring Wage Range:
$135,000-$185,000
How to submit an application/resume:
Apply here! https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/83307
Closing date for submissions:
11/10/2025
