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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
- Two-year college degree plus three or more years of experience in an academic library, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Knowledge of complex, information systems.
- Demonstrated leadership skills.
- Demonstrated experience using judgment and initiative to analyze and recommend new procedures.
- Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and communication software such as email.
- Experience using or ability to learn one or more library automated systems, proficiency in using SirsiDynix's Symphony or FOLIO preferred.
- Thorough knowledge of catalog records and MARC21 formats, with the ability to effectively search bibliographic utilities (e.g. OCLC)
- Excellent analytic and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, production-oriented environment and the ability to adapt quickly and work under pressure to meet deadlines and production goals.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent accuracy and attention to detail while maintaining a very high level of productivity.
- Good keyboarding skills and physical tolerance for at least six hours per day of keying.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member, under pressure, in a highly demanding environment.
- Record of excellent attendance.
- Demonstrated ability to process materials in a wide variety of foreign languages and subjects.
- Ability to follow and apply the content rules for creating metadata records as specified for individual projects.
- Ability to determine basic subject matter of materials and input appropriate subject keywords in English.
- Ability to work with a variety of non-MARC metadata formats.
- Ability to work with a variety of digitized physical formats (e.g., images, maps) and languages.
- Proficiency in reading at least one other Western European language besides English.
- Ability to locate class numbers corresponding to the main subject using LC's Classification Web database and, as necessary, bibliographic databases.
- Demonstrated library experience working with serial publications.
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.
- Rarely use a telephone, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other), 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 70 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.
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 $63,000-$75,500 per annum.
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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