AI & Technology Initiatives Librarian, Stanford Law School

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• Advanced degree in Library Science (ALA‑accredited MLIS/MLS) or a relevant academic discipline by start date, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five or more years of relevant experience in an academic, law, or research library setting, or in a similar research-focused organization, with evidence of capacity to lead at a high level of responsibility.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required:

  • Demonstrated experience in evaluating and implementing library technologies.

  • Strong understanding of the legal technology landscape and emerging AI tools.

  • Proven ability in project management and service development.

  • Knowledge of data privacy and security best practices relevant to AI.

  • Working knowledge of digital accessibility standards for instructional and public-facing tools.

     

• Preferred

  • Experience with legal research platforms and legal-specific AI tools.

  • Demonstrated experience in or strong desire to learn instructional design, teaching, and pedagogical best practices.

  • Familiarity with REST/GraphQL APIs, webhooks, and the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for connecting AI tools to campus systems; ability to write small integration scripts (Python/JavaScript) and lightweight UI glue (HTML/CSS).s integration.

  • Experience configuring SSO (SAML/OIDC) and basic identity/permission models for SaaS tools.

  • Working knowledge of LLM evaluation/guardrails and RAG concepts to scope and review vendor pilots (no model training required).

  • Comfort with JSON/YAML config, CLI tooling, and container basics (e.g., Docker) for proofs of concept.

  • Awareness of AI risk frameworks (e.g., NIST AI RMF / Generative AI Profile) for pilot checklists and documentation.

• Physical Requirements: Primarily a sedentary role involving desk-based computer tasks. May occasionally lift or move objects up to 10 pounds. Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodations to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job

• Working Conditions: Work is performed in a typical office environment. May work extended hours, evenings, and weekends as needed to complete projects or support events.

• Work Standards:

  • Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with 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. 

**We encourage you to apply.  The application process includes your submission of a cover letter, resume, and at least 3 professional references.**

Benefits & Professional Development

We are committed to the well-being and growth of our staff. This position includes a comprehensive benefits package, effective on the first day of employment, featuring:

• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical, dental, and vision plans; health savings and flexible spending accounts; and access to wellness facilities and financial incentives.

• Retirement: A generous 403(b) retirement plan with university contributions and matching.

• Time Away: Substantial paid time off, including vacation, 11 paid holidays, a two-week winter closure, sick leave, and baby bonding leave.

• Professional Growth: An annual professional development stipend and a tuition reimbursement program for degree programs.

• Work/Life Balance: Programs to support a healthy work/life balance, including child care subsidy grants, back-up dependent care, and free commute passes.

The expected pay range for this position is $124,864 to $147,970 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.

At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford’s extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.