Assistant Director of Medical and Health Sciences Libraries, Dartmouth College, (Hanover, NH)
Posted March 18, 2026
Description
Dartmouth seeks an open, collaborative leader to oversee daily operations of the Medical and Health Sciences Libraries, serving the Geisel School of Medicine, Dartmouth Health, and Dartmouth.
The Assistant Director leads teams in collections, information services, and library technology while developing strategic programs that advance research, education, and patient care. We’re looking for someone who excels at assessment-driven decision-making, can design systematic evaluations of library services to demonstrate impact, and is committed to fostering a workplace culture of inclusion, equity, and belonging.
This role partners closely with faculty, clinicians, researchers, and students to understand diverse user needs and translate insights into responsive, accessible library programs.
Geisel School of Medicine
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.
Dartmouth Libraries
As a potential staff member at Dartmouth Libraries, you will be joining our organization at a pivotal moment. After consulting and collaborating with our academic community, campus partners, and library colleagues, Dartmouth Libraries have a new strategic direction – Research Engine, Powering Knowledge. Grounded in our Purpose and Vision, this strategic framework supports us in achieving our goals and aspirations. Those aspirations are to:
- Empower students by unlocking individual potential
- Accelerate advanced research
- Elevate scholarship with powerful research tools and methods and
- Amplify Dartmouth’s impact across the scholarly ecosystem
Required Qualifications
- Masters plus 6 or more years’ experience 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.
- Six years of professional librarian experience within an academic or health sciences library, including a minimum of three years of experience managing and developing staff.
- Experience in a clinical or health sciences environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years of experience with collection development and/or budget management
Hours and Compensation
- Salary Range $87,700-$109,600
- Regular Full Time
- Hybrid (optional)
How to Apply
You can learn more about the position and apply at: https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85003
Do you have questions?
Contact Tiffany Garrett, Director of Medical and Health Sciences Libraries at [email protected]
Review of applications will begin April 15, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled.