Chinese Technical Services Librarian

🔍 University Libraries, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Library

📅   : Feb 11, 2020 Post Date

📅   : 86180 Requisition #

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Minimum Education and Experience Required:

• MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of MARC21, AACR2 II Rev., RDA and Library of Congress Rule Interpretations, LC subject headings, and appropriate reference and bibliographic tools for cataloging Chinese materials.
• Native or near-native proficiency in modern Chinese.
• Basic reading knowledge of classical Chinese.
• Familiarity with Chinese transliteration systems (both Pinyin and Wade-Giles systems).
• Knowledge of other metadata formats like Dublin Core or MODS.
• Familiarity with online library cataloging systems, especially OCLC.
• Ability to work with diverse library staff in a team environment.

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 the 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.

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.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and is committed to recruiting and hiring without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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