Library Assistant

🔍 Dean of Research, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Library

📅   : Mar 15, 2019 Post Date

📅   : 82400 Requisition #

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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

Two-year college degree plus one or more years of experience in an academic library, or a combination of education and relevant experience.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Demonstrated interpersonal and organizational skills.
Ability to understand and communicate library policy.
Ability to apply judgment in choosing procedures and evaluating alternatives.
Ability to learn library operational skills.
Basic leadership skills.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED:

Valid California non-commercial driver’s license.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/find 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 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

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