Assistant Librarian, Evening

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

 Education & Experience:

•  MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited graduate school or equivalent in training and experience in an academic or library environment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•  Experience working in an academic or library system
• Demonstrated ability or aptitude to supervise staff and workflow
• Assertive positive communication skills for emergency response, staff management, and customer service
• Proven analytical skills
• Proven experience using or maintaining library collections and resources
• Background in managing projects with help from individuals and as part of a team
• Ability to take initiative, plan and prioritize work, and meet deadlines
• High degree of comfort and the use of computers in a networked environment for word processing, spreadsheets, database management, financial systems, and communication
• Demonstrated ability to learn and synthesis new information quickly
• Possess strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in English
• Ability to manage resources and staff effectively
• Ability to build and maintain teams and positive workplace culture, and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion
• Excellent organizational skills, proven problem-solving ability, and flexibility

 Physical Requirements*:

• Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
• Frequently stand/walk.
• Frequently lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
• Occasionally writing by hand, use a telephone.
• Occasionally 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 accommodations to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions:

 ●      Occasional extended hours and weekends.

●      Occasional overnight travel.

●      May be exposed to dust and mold from some library collections.

  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.

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