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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:
Two-year college degree plus three or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. One to two years of experience in metadata creation with serials and/or rare materials strongly preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Demonstrated computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and communication software such as email.
  • Record of excellent attendance.
  • Experience using or ability to learn one or more library automated systems, proficiency in using SirsiDynix's Symphony preferred.
  • 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.
  • Proficiency in reading at least one other Western European language besides English.
  • Demonstrated ability to process materials in a wide variety of foreign languages and subjects.
  • Ability to determine basic subject matter of materials and inputs appropriate subject keywords in English.
  • Thorough knowledge of catalog records and MARC21 formats, with the ability to effectively search bibliographic utilities (e.g. OCLC).
  • 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.
  • Ability to follow and apply the content rules for creating metadata records as specified for individual projects.
  • Ability to locate class numbers corresponding to the main subject using LC's Classification Web database and, as necessary, bibliographic databases.
  • Ability to complete call numbers by assigning appropriate cutter numbers, based on instructions in classification schedules and using LC cutter tables, as well as pre-established cutter numbers, and shelflists against the SUL union catalog.
  • Perform copy cataloging as needed.
  • Performs "level-3" (abbreviated-level) cataloging conforming to current local and national standards.
  • Demonstrated library experience working with serial publications.
  • Demonstrated experience creating and editing metadata for serial print archives.
STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Proficiency in reading at least one Slavic language. 
  • Experience with complex information systems (e.g., Archivist’s Toolkit) or ability to learn them.
  • Experience supervising casual workers or lower level staff.
  • Ability to rapidly learn and implement new cataloging procedures and principles adopted by the Hoover Library and Archives. 
  • Flexibility to be organized, productive and effective in a dynamic environment, involved with a variety of simultaneous projects and workflows. 
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to use considerable judgment and initiative.
Certifications and Licenses:
  • None
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:
  • Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks. 
  • Work with books and in places that may be dusty.
  • 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. Ability to lift 40 pound boxes or bundles.
*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 as well as 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 Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration 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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