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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education and Experience:

  • MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited library school or the equivalent
  • Librarian 2 level requires a minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Deep appreciation for and demonstrated understanding of the purpose and structure of library-related discovery metadata
  • Experience with managing metadata in a complex digital repository ecosystem
  • Experience with the MODS metadata standard and controlled vocabularies
  • Familiarity with MARC and current cataloging practices
  • Familiarity with XML, RDF, and other machine actionable languages; familiarity with, or ability to learn, linked data principles and standards
  • Demonstrated ability with, or proven ability to learn, skills such as XSLT or scripting to transform and remediate metadata
  • Knowledge of non-bibliographic metadata standards such as technical, preservation, structural, packaging, and transfer metadata schemes
  • Demonstrated ability to use online and PC-based applications for data analysis and reporting
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills combined with attention to detail for complex and exacting work
  • Excellent oral and written communications
  • Ability to work independently, as a team member, and across organizational boundaries in a highly demanding environment
  • Flexibility to be organized, productive and effective in a dynamic environment, involved with a variety of simultaneous projects

Other Relevant Skills, Knowledge and Abilities May Include:

  • Broad knowledge of library repository functions, services, and requirements
  • Experience with metadata transformations and cross-walking tools
  • Familiarity with Stanford University Libraries and its Digital Library 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 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.

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. 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.

Read about Stanford Libraries values: https://library.stanford.edu/our-values.

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