Access Services Specialist

🔍 Hoover Institution, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Library

📅   : Feb 06, 2020 Post Date

📅   : 86115 Requisition #

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

Two-year college degree plus one or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience with direct interaction with patrons
Demonstrated supervisory experience
Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets, and communication software such as email
Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills
Able to apply judgment in choosing procedures and evaluating alternatives
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed tasks accurately and efficiently
Possess strong communication skills in English
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and work well under pressure
Record of excellent attendance
Experience using or ability to learn one or more library automated systems
Knowledge of or ability to learn Library of Congress call number systems

Preferred/Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Ability to understand and communicate library policy
Ability to learn library operational skills
Basic knowledge of computer and photocopy/scanning equipment technology
Ability to use appropriate software for reproduction of primary source materials
Experience with complex information systems (e.g., Archivist's Toolkit) or ability to learn them

Certifications and Licenses:

None

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Ability to push a cart weighing up to 650 lbs. that requires an initial push force up to 70 lbs.
Ability to work in an environment that is dusty and/or moldy
Ability to lift books that are up to 10 pounds
Ability to kneel and reach
Must be able to stand for many hours

*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.

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.

Why Stanford is for you:
Since its founding, Stanford’s pioneering spirit has embraced new ways of fulfilling its mission of research, education, and service. Today, we face both promise and peril, marked by a breathtaking pace of change. We need new thinking and new approaches to anticipate and navigate this change, in order to deepen knowledge, address challenges, and accelerate our contributions to society. By tapping into the wisdom of our campus community, alumni, and outside perspectives, Stanford leadership has developed a vision to guide our shared journey over the next decade and beyond. We seek talent driven to impact the future of Stanford’s legacy. Our culture and unique perks empower you with:

Freedom to grow. We offer career development programs, tuition reimbursement, and the ability to audit a course. Join a TEDTalk, film screening, or listen to a renowned author or global leader speak.
A caring culture. We provide superb retirement plans, generous time off, and family care resources.
A healthier you. Climb our rock wall, or choose from hundreds of health or fitness classes at our world-class exercise facilities. We also provide excellent healthcare benefits.
Discovery and fun. Stroll through historic sculptures, trails, and museums.
Enviable resources. Enjoy free commuter programs, Ridesharing incentives, discounts, and more!

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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