Associate Director for Technical Services, Robert Crown Law Library

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent degree;

• Demonstrated knowledge of library operations, including acquisitions, payments, cataloging, and serials processing with experience in one or more technical services department functions;

• Demonstrated supervisory experience of full-time and other staff in a technical services department, preferably for six years or more;

• Effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills;

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of collection management, current collection development issues, and trends at academic and research libraries, including an understanding of emerging information technology and its applications for collection development;

• Knowledge of current best practices and future trends in acquisitions procedures, current and future cataloging standards and data management technology, and serials and electronic resources management, including negotiation and licensing issues;

• Demonstrated leadership qualities including strong interpersonal and public communication skills;

• Knowledge and experience with library and information technologies related to technical services and proficiency with integrated library system(s), SirsiDynix Symphony strongly preferred;

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work well with others in a team environment; excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical skills; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Evidence of successful budget management experience.

• Experience working in a law library or with legal information resources.

• Experience working with legal information vendors.

• Working knowledge of a foreign language.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.

WORK STANDARDS

• 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.

• Promote Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Demonstrates sensitivity in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.

• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates must apply online via the Stanford Careers website at http://m.rfer.us/STANFORDVK0FFy and submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references. Questions may be directed to Tatyana Bukina, Library Administration Coordinator, tbukina@law.stanford.edu. Applications will be reviewed as received and will continue until the position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received before August 20. Interviews will be held using health and travel protocols in place at the time.

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.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.

Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.