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Job Description
Dartmouth Libraries is undertaking a year-long collection management project involving the identification, retrieval, and processing of volumes for deaccession and relocation. They are seeking a temporary staff member to assist in this project.
This position requires attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work efficiently in a physical, hands-on environment. It will be in-person at the Library Collections and Services Facility, 6025 Baker Library, Hanover, NH 03755.
Schedule & Compensation
The project is estimated to begin on January 19th, 2026 and continue for 12 months.
The compensation is $25 per hour.
Primary Responsibilities
Staff will be required to retrieve titles from Dartmouth-supplied pick lists in off-site, high-density shelving using a fork/lift or order picker. They will then double-check each item retrieved against a pick list to confirm that barcodes and titles match. They will be expected to flag and document misclassified items and other inconsistencies. Once the items have been confirmed for deaccessioning, the staff will be required to scan them for deaccession and get them ready for donation or recycling and remove them from the premises in conjunction with Dartmouth facilities staff. Staff will also be required to provide monthly statistics reports about the number of titles processed, number of discrepancies and problems identified and the number of items identified for donation.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Experience working in a library environment.
- Functional knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification system.
- A high attention to detail.
- Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Reliable transportation.
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly.
- The ability to lift up 50 lbs throughout the day.
- Comfortable working at heights up to 30 feet and in temperatures ranging from 50-60 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Forklift certification.
- The ability to communicate in a professional and timely manner.
Preferred Additional Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience in a related field.
- Experience working in a production-oriented environment.
- Strong organizational skills.
Work Location
In person at the Library Collections and Services Facility, 6025 Baker Library, Hanover, NH 03755.
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Job Types: Part-time, Temporary
Pay: $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25