Dartmouth Libraries, a vital partner across Dartmouth’s research enterprise and teaching mission, welcomes applications for the position of Collections Strategist and Acquisitions Manager.
Join a purpose- and values-driven department dedicated to supporting a top-tier research and liberal arts institution with a library collections budget exceeding $12 million. This position is both strategic and operational, collaborating with department leadership to help shape the future of the team, its systems, and workflows by remaining adaptive to a dynamic scholarly landscape.
The Collections Strategist and Acquisitions Manager will advance Dartmouth Libraries’ goal to enhance discovery and access to world-class collections and content across evolving platforms. You’ll collaborate with colleagues to position the Libraries in accelerating research by sharing in-depth knowledge of Dartmouth Libraries’ scholarly resources and their ongoing management. This position plays an important role in advising and assisting colleagues in strategic and cost-effective ways to acquire and maintain all Dartmouth Libraries collection-related resources.
Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development, you will support the leadership of your team, strategizing and implementing library-wide collections licensing and lifecycle for all scholarly formats, contributing to open and transformative access priorities, and applying data-informed decision-making for collections building.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
-Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or equivalent advanced degree from an American Library Association (A.L.A.)-accredited or equivalent accrediting body
-Five plus years of progressively responsible acquisitions and/or electronic resources experience
-Three years of supervisory experience with the ability to lead staff, develop, and manage efficient workflows/processes in support of strategic goals
-Excellent oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods
-Proven ability to adapt to a changing information landscape, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity
-Demonstrated commitment to professional development/achievement
Hiring Wage Range:
Hiring range: $75,700 – $94,700
Other Considerations/Requirements:
Do you have questions?
Contact Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development, at Jennifer.K.Matthews@dartmouth.edu
U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87197
Join a purpose- and values-driven department dedicated to supporting a top-tier research and liberal arts institution with a library collections budget exceeding $12 million. This position is both strategic and operational, collaborating with department leadership to help shape the future of the team, its systems, and workflows by remaining adaptive to a dynamic scholarly landscape.
The Collections Strategist and Acquisitions Manager will advance Dartmouth Libraries’ goal to enhance discovery and access to world-class collections and content across evolving platforms. You’ll collaborate with colleagues to position the Libraries in accelerating research by sharing in-depth knowledge of Dartmouth Libraries’ scholarly resources and their ongoing management. This position plays an important role in advising and assisting colleagues in strategic and cost-effective ways to acquire and maintain all Dartmouth Libraries collection-related resources.
Reporting to the Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development, you will support the leadership of your team, strategizing and implementing library-wide collections licensing and lifecycle for all scholarly formats, contributing to open and transformative access priorities, and applying data-informed decision-making for collections building.
Minimum requirements (training, skills, education, experience):
-Master’s degree in Library or Information Science, or equivalent advanced degree from an American Library Association (A.L.A.)-accredited or equivalent accrediting body
-Five plus years of progressively responsible acquisitions and/or electronic resources experience
-Three years of supervisory experience with the ability to lead staff, develop, and manage efficient workflows/processes in support of strategic goals
-Excellent oral and written communication skills through a variety of communication methods
-Proven ability to adapt to a changing information landscape, manage competing priorities, and navigate ambiguity
-Demonstrated commitment to professional development/achievement
Hiring Wage Range:
Hiring range: $75,700 – $94,700
Other Considerations/Requirements:
Do you have questions?
Contact Jennifer Matthews, Head of Acquisitions and Collection Development, at Jennifer.K.Matthews@dartmouth.edu
U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/87197
