Education and Experience:
· Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated experience working with increasing levels of responsibilities, preferably in an academic library for 2 years.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
● Experience with relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies for managing, processing, and providing access to archival collections in analog and digital formats.
● Consistent display of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.
● Ability to work independently as well as effectively in a collaborative team environment.
● Ability to collaborate and negotiate issues with people from different parts of the library and outside the library, including collection curators and creators.
● Ability to manage projects, develop access & use policies or contribute to library initiatives across functional lines.
● Ability to identify challenges and opportunities, engage others in their resolution, and recommend appropriate courses of action.
● Demonstrated ability to evaluate and improve online resources in terms of content quality, functionality, and user interface issues.
● Demonstrated success in independently performing complex job functions such as collection management reviews, preparation of major exhibits, developing policies for business practices.
● Evidence of engagement in relevant professional or academic communities.
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:
● Demonstrated understanding of the broad scope of library operations with ability to understand how their role interacts with the rest of the organization.
● Experience applying library and archival descriptive and metadata standards (e.g. Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS), Encoded Archival Description (EAD), Metadata Object Description Schema (MODS); ability to rapidly learn and implement new descriptive practices adopted by the department and/or Stanford Libraries
● Degree of familiarity with databases including analysis and extraction of data
● High level of proficiency with computers and desktop applications, including e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and Trello.
● Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
● Must be able to maintain confidentiality with sensitive or restricted information.
● Will assist in grant/gift reporting as necessary.
Physical Requirements:
● Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
● Occasionally stand/walk, twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel/crawl, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
● Rarely use a telephone, operate hand controls.
* - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.
Working Conditions:
● May work in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings, and weekends.
Work Standards:
● Interpersonal skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
● Promote culture of safety: Demonstrates a commitment to personal responsibility and value for safety; communicates safety concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
● Subject to and expected to comply with all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, http://adminguide.stanford.edu/.
Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching, and clinical missions. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.
Why Stanford is for You
Contemplate the challenges our planet faces today and the sustainability solutions we will develop in the coming years. Imagine a world without search engines or social platforms Consider lives saved through first-ever organ transplants and research to cure illnesses. Stanford University has revolutionized the way we live and enrich the world. Supporting this mission is our diverse and dedicated 17,000 staff. We seek talent driven to impact the future of our legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:
The expected pay range for this position at either Librarian 2 is $83,000 - $106,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.
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