Authority & Entity Management Librarian

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

·         For Librarian 2: Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and two or more years of relevant experience in a relevant library setting or a combination of education and relevant experience.

·         For Librarian 3: 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

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

·         Deep appreciation for and demonstrated understanding of the purpose and structure of library-related authority metadata

·         Experience with working with controlled vocabularies, through participation in an authority program such as NACO and/or through data remediation/update activities; broad experience with different types of vocabularies (e.g., LC vocabularies, Wikidata, ISNI) preferred

·         Knowledge of and basic experience in applying current cataloging procedures and principles as defined in RDA, MARC Bibliographic, Holdings, and Authorities formats.

·         Familiarity with, and ability to increase your skill set in, various tools for metadata querying, analysis, remediation, batch-loading & mapping, such as MarcEdit, OpenRefine, SPARQL, XSLT, and scripting languages; knowledge of RDF, XML, and other machine actionable metadata languages; basic understanding of APIs

·         Familiarity with linked data principles, standards, and applications; understanding of library-oriented ontologies such as BIBFRAME strongly preferred

·         Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail for complex and exacting work

·         Effective oral and written communication skills

·         Ability to work independently, as a team member, and across organizational boundaries in a highly demanding environment

·         Flexibility to be organized, productive and effective in a dynamic environment, involved with a variety of simultaneous projects

·         Librarian 2 level requires a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

·         MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or the equivalent

·         High level of proficiency using PC-based applications (Windows, word processing, spreadsheets) and other computer applications (email, Internet, Integrated Library Systems); high level computer competency kept up to date through continuous learning.

·         Commitment to professional development and service.

For Librarian 3:

·         Evidence of engagement in relevant professional or academic communities

·         Proven ability to develop, implement and manage short- and long-term projects

·         Ability to work with library-oriented ontologies, including BIBFRAME; knowledge of Sinopia or other linked data editors strongly preferred

Physical Requirements:

·         Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.

·         Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weight 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 his or her 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
• Subject to ad 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. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

The expected pay range for this position is:

Level 2:  $83,000 - $106,000

Level 3:  $100,000 - $129,000

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.

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