Biology Librarian

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience:

Experience in research libraries and the research environment, as well as a subject background in biology (biochemistry, cell biology, conservation biology, microbiology, etc.) or a life science-related field are required. Strongly desire an advanced subject degree and/or a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science school or the equivalent in training and experience in understanding and providing information to a user population.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Understanding of the research and trends covered by the faculty, researchers, and students in the relevant subject disciplines covered by the Department of Biology.
• Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a wide variety of people including faculty, students, and staff.  Ability to perform effectively in and contribute successfully to a diverse, multicultural workplace environment is required.
• Effective problem solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated broad knowledge of library discovery environments, office automation software, and online resources. Ability to evaluate online information products and services is strongly desired.
• Strong understanding of computers and data are required.

• Ability to quickly learn and use print and online tools and resources and in area of specialization.
• Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills.

Other Relevant Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities May Include:

• Experience in the use of high-level programming languages such as R, Python, or MatLab.
• Demonstrated information seeking skills, including database and Internet searching, and familiarity with biological sciences resources in digital formats.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills. Ability to manage time and multiple projects in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, creative, and innovative attitude.

For consideration at the Librarian 3 rank:

• Five or more years of experience in biology research, academic library, or related setting with evidence of capacity to work at a higher level of responsibility for a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated potential to make professional accomplishments relevant to the responsibilities of this position. These may include scholarly publications, teaching, and library-related publications and presentations.

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 weigh 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 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.

Background

The Stanford Libraries connects the Stanford community with academic information resources and services. The Libraries are home to a world-class collection of more than 9 million items, including books, e-books, journals, films, maps, data sets, special collections, archives, and more. The Libraries also employ more than 400 full-time staff across its director groups. These staff provide research counseling, data management services, discovery tools, training, digitization, and a host of other services to ensure that the collection is both effectively used by current researchers and well preserved for the future. Much more information about the Libraries is available on the website https://library.stanford.edu/.

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