Special Collections and Archives Public Services Coordinator, University of New Hampshire Library (Durham, NH)

Posted November 14, 2025

Job Description:

The University of New Hampshire Library is seeking a Special Collections and Archives Public Services Coordinator (Library Services Coordinator, Operating Staff, Grade 14) to join our team. This full-time, benefited position (37.5 hours/week), typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with some flexibility for remote work.

We are looking for a colleague who thrives working both independently and collaboratively in a team-based environment.

If you’re excited to contribute to an innovative library organization and want to enjoy excellent benefits, including tuition support for up to five courses per year, paid time off, and a generous retirement contribution, we encourage you to apply.

Even if you don’t meet every listed qualification, please don’t let that hold you back; we recognize that a list of requirements can’t capture all the skills and perspectives that would strengthen our team.

We look forward to learning how your skills and experiences can contribute to our library community.

The Special Collections Coordinator supports the essential day-to-day public service operations of Milne Special Collections and Archives. The incumbent will coordinate and schedule reference and outreach activities, create social media content, provide online support and coordinate staffing for onsite and virtual reference delivery.

With a high level of independence and autonomy yet also collaboratively through the Library’s team-based structure (the incumbent is a member of Archival Processing and Access and Communication and Outreach programs), this role plans, prioritizes, and implements public services to further SCA’s and the Library’s established strategic initiatives, goals, and priorities.

For a full description of position details, see the full job posting here.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience: 

Associate’s degree and three years of related work experience, or any combination of higher education and related work experience equal to five years. Or equivalent combination of education and/or experience that provides applicant with the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful in the role.

Required Licenses & Certifications:

Driver’s license needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Ability and willingness to foster a healthy work environment.

Commitment to creating an environment that supports belonging, respect, and mutual understanding.

Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new computer software programs and platforms.

Comfortable working in a team-based environment and a proven ability and willingness to work independently and collaboratively.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and take initiative to improve workflow, processes, and organizational efficiencies.

Demonstrated attention to detail and experience maintaining accurate records, managing tasks (sometimes multiple), and planning and organizing work to meet evolving priorities.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse clientele of faculty, staff, students, and colleagues both internal and external to the University.

Hours and Compensation:

This full-time, benefited position (37.5 hours/week), typically Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.– 4:30 p.m., offers a minimum starting range of $19.27–$21.33 per hour (Library Services Coordinator, Operating Staff, Grade 14), with some flexibility for remote work.

How to Apply:

Please review position details and apply using the following link:

Special Collections and Archives Public Services Coordinator – Apply Here

As part of the online application, please submit a cover letter and current resume.