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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education & Experience:
Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries or a combination of education and relevant experience. Two or more years of relevant experience in a library setting or a combination of education and relevant experience required at the Librarian 1 level; three or more years of relevant experience in a library setting or a combination of education and relevant experience required at the Librarian 2 level.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (at Librarian 1 level):
- 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.
- Effective problem solving, analytical and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated broad knowledge of library discovery environments, office automation software, and online resources.
- Ability to quickly learn and use print and online tools and resources and in the area of specialization.
- Evidence of strong verbal and written communication skills.
- High level of comfort in digital environments coupled with the ability to read complex visual information.
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include (at Librarian 1 level):
- Practical knowledge of current cataloging procedures and principles as defined in RDA, AACR2, MARC Bibliographic, Holdings, and Authorities formats. Ability to rapidly learn and implement new cataloging procedures and principles adopted by the Department.
- Working knowledge of existing and emerging metadata standards, such as MODS, Dublin Core, METS, XML, and relevant thesauri or ontologies, as required by special projects.
- Excellent analytical and problem solving skills combined with attention to detail for complex, detail-oriented work.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (at Librarian 2 level):
- Three or more years of experience in a relevant library setting or similar organization with evidence of capacity to work at a high level of responsibility or a combination of education and relevant experience.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment and negotiate issues with people from different parts of the library.
Physical Requirements*:
- Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
- Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasps 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:
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- 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:
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- 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.
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
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