Rare Book Curator

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and five years of experience in a relevant library setting with evidence of capacity to work at a high level of responsibility or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Deep understanding and engagement with the range of library operations, trends and practices.
• Evidence of professional contribution and achievement beyond the library may be expected at this rank.
• Demonstrated success in engaging with colleagues across the University and beyond in a collaborative and construction fashion.
• Ability to manage projects, develop policies or drive library initiatives across functional lines.
• Ability to interact with internal or external developers to evaluate and recommend modifications of software, online databases or digital resources. Understanding of software development life cycle and ability to interact effectively with staff engaged in software development.
• 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.
• Consistent display of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.

Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills and Abilities May Include:
• Knowledge of the printing and publishing history of early modern Europe, Great Britain, and the United States
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Latin and at least one modern European language
• Minimum of three years of experience in a research or academic library in special collections
• Experience in collection development
• Experience with the antiquarian book trade
• Editorial or other extensive writing experience
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with library staff as well as with faculty, students, and donors
• Knowledge of bibliographic utilities and personal computer applications
• Experience with current technology and information systems
• Knowledge of historical and literary manuscript sources
• Practical understanding of the crafts of printing, binding, and book conservation are highly desirable
• Ability to perform effectively in and contribute successfully to a diverse, multicultural environment

Physical Requirements*:
• Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
• Rarely use a telephone, operate hand controls.
• Must be able to push and maneuver a fully-loaded cart weighing up to 650 pounds that requires an initial push force up to 50 pounds.

* - 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 the 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 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 and is committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Code:  1783
Pay Code:  I