Director, Office of Scholarly Communication

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

• MLS and JD with an emphasis on intellectual property or other advanced degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience in an academic library or other research setting relevant to the role described in this position description;
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressively responsible experience in relevant areas, such as scholarly communications, copyright, collections development;

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience working with and supporting academic authors and researchers on scholarly communications concerns and directions including advising academic article authors on their: intellectual property rights and privileges; dealings with publishers and aggregators; contributions to the development of new knowledge both locally and globally; supporting Stanford’s own understanding of the research programs underway by Stanford Academic Council members.;
• Demonstrated successful leadership and management experience;
• Demonstrated experience in coordinating programs and services across departments
• Strong problem solving and shared decision-making skills;
• Experience negotiating as part of a team of Stanford Libraries specialist librarians with vendors and publishers in advancing new scholarly publishing business models or library acquisitions models;
• Demonstrated experience working with information technology leaders in specifying and negotiating requirements for information technology services and environments, particularly digital repositories, digital archives, and systems supporting the distribution of academic articles to discovery services, discipline-based repositories, and publishers;
• Demonstrated understanding of research processes and experience in the use and implementation of methods for measuring research impacts;
• Demonstrated experience collaborating nationally and internationally with stakeholders active in scholarly communications.

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.
• This positiion is eligible for telecommuting on a weekly basis.
• * - 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
• May be exposed to dust and mold
• May work extended hours, evenings and weekends
• May be permitted to telecommute part-time weekly

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/.

ABOUT STANFORD LIBRARIES:

Stanford Libraries is a network of over 15 libraries with over 400 employees. We are committed to fueling the teaching, learning and research across Stanford by acquiring, stewarding, and making available a robust collection, currently in excess of 12 million items. Everyone in the organization plays a vital role in fulfilling that objective. Our dedication to discoverability and information management also has us engaged in dynamic global partnerships. We are constantly building and strengthening our organization, and we recognize striving for excellence is a marathon and not a sprint. We are constantly trying to strike the right pace and admit there are times when we find ourselves at a fast jog. While we hope to always find candidates who fit within our organization, what we truly seek is someone who will add to our culture, our profession as well as the greater academic arena. We are invested in the success of our teams and the individuals who represent Stanford Libraries.

ABOUT STANFORD:

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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.