Research & Learning Librarian for Humanities & Social Sciences

Hanover, NH
Berry 178

Responsible for engagement and outreach to students, faculty, and researchers in the Arts & Sciences, with primary responsibility in the Humanities and Social Sciences. Provides research support, instruction, and collection management in support of the discovery and access to scholarly information.

This is a hybrid work location eligible position.

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.

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.

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Provides research and curricular support by collaborating with faculty and other colleagues. Develops, delivers, and assesses instruction offered in-person and online as well as learning objects such as research guides and video tutorials. Listens and responds appropriately to users, recognizing and honoring cultural differences and their unique research and information-related needs.

Develops, manages, and assesses subject-area resources to support research and teaching. Manages assigned collections budgets, and makes recommendations and decisions related to licensing options, format, deaccessioning, collective collecting, diversity and inclusion, and preservation or digitization initiatives.

Cultivates relationships with faculty, students, and staff to understand their diverse perspectives, expectations, and needs. Identifies resources and services for research, teaching, and publishing and shares this expertise with constituents in liaison areas. Serves as the first point of contact and actively communicates to keep them informed of developments in the library and represents their needs back to the Library.

Participates in committees or task forces related to library and/or campus initiatives and projects. Contributes to the Research & Learning Department's goals and program development. May lead a committee or manage project teams.

Actively engages in ongoing professional development. Stays current with trends and issues in librarianship and assigned subject disciplines; scholarly publishing and communication; educational technologies and pedagogy; equity, diversity, and inclusion. Contributes to the profession through involvement in relevant national and regional professional associations.