Resource Sharing Librarian

🔍 University Libraries, Stanford, California, United States

📁: Library

📅   : Feb 11, 2020 Post Date

📅   : 86175 Requisition #

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Education & Experience:

● MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA-accredited graduate school is required or equivalent in training and experience.
● Minimum of three years of experience providing interlibrary loan and/or document delivery services, preferably in a large university or research institution.
● Minimum of two years of supervisory/management experience.
● Demonstrated record of innovation in developing, implementing or promoting library services.

Additional Requirements For Consideration At The Librarian 3 Level:

Minimum of 4 years in a similar role with demonstrated experience driving innovation in user services and a minimum of four years supervisory experience and significant experience with resource sharing automation and innovation.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

● Substantial knowledge of and experience with resource sharing tools and best practices.
● Substantial knowledge of the academic resource sharing ecosystem, including current trends and issues.
● Substantial knowledge of copyright application to interlibrary services and document delivery operations.
● Demonstrated initiative in fostering new ideas and implementing change.
● Experience with implementing new technology and automation.
● Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
● Persuasive and thorough communication.
● Ability to manage resources and staff effectively.
● Ability to build and maintain teams and positive workplace culture, and fostering an environment of diversity and inclusion.
● Excellent organizational skills, proven problem-solving ability, and flexibility.
● Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Physical Requirements*:

● Constantly perform desk-based computer tasks.
● Frequently sitting, grasp lightly/fine manipulation.
● Occasionally stand/walk, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh 11-20 pounds.
● Occasionally writing by hand, use a telephone.
● Rarely 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 accommodations to any employee with a disability who requires an accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

Working Conditions:

● Occasional extended hours and weekends.
● Occasional overnight travel.
● May be exposed to dust and mold from some library collections.

Work Standards:

● Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work well with Stanford colleagues and clients and with external organizations.
● Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates a 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 and is committed to recruiting and hiring 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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