Reference Librarian, Stanford Law School

🔍 School of Law, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Library

📅   : Mar 01, 2019 Post Date

📅   : 82214 Requisition #

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JD required; Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and/or information studies, 1 to 3 years of experience working as a reference librarian in a law library also preferred, or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Must possess a very strong service ethic, and the ability to blend harmoniously with colleagues and the law school and university communities.
Excellence in oral and written communication.
Candidate must demonstrate deep and broad knowledge of legal research sources and be skilled at using print and electronic materials.
Experience working with journal members and teaching experience is also preferred.
Demonstrated broad knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Experience working with new and emerging technologies or a strong interest in integrating current and new library technologies into instruction is preferred.
A deep commitment to continuous service improvement and innovation is required. Candidates with demonstrated interest in developing innovative instructional services are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 the job.

Working Conditions:

May 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 Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.

Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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