Stanford University – Library Specialist

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Description:

Library Specialist - 76755

Part-time (50%FTE)

One-year fixed term

Strong candidate identified

Job: Library

Location: Hoover Institution

Department URL: http://www.hoover.org

Schedule: Part-time

Grade: F

Job Code: 1734

The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is seeking qualified candidates for the part-time (20 hours/week) position of Library Specialist for a one-year fixed term. Fluency in Polish and reading knowledge of one or more European language required.

About Stanford University's Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs.

Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges.

With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity.

JOB PURPOSE:

The Library Specialist performs a wide range of complex and/or interrelated duties involving a high level of decision making within one or more functional areas of a library. Applies knowledge of overall system and works mostly independently with a high degree of initiative. May supervise employees and manage a unit or after hours operations by overseeing daily operations and updating and maintaining facilities and equipment.

CORE DUTIES

• Provide reference and research assistance
• Provide enhanced copy cataloging
• Participate in the development and implementation of policy concerning the organization, circulation and care of the collection
• Compile detailed finding aids, under the direction of the project archivist, to large and complex archival collections
• Interact with management and colleagues within and outside the functional area
• Coordinate and perform a wide range of activities, including creation of basic metadata elements, throughout a variety of reformatting workflows for archival materials
• Maintain or assist in the development of bibliographies or organized research tools (e.g. databases or a suite of web pages, as well as written documents associated with research activities)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues
• Assist curators performing complex acquisition projects
• Manage daily operations of a unit to include supervision of lower level staff
• Other duties may also be assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS*:

Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree plus three or more years of experience in an academic library, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must have subject knowledge associated with undergraduate course work in a specialized subject
• Ability to understand and communicate library policy
• Experience with complex information systems (e.g. Archivist's Toolkit)
• Experience with supervision of lower level staff
• Demonstrated experience in using judgment and initiative to analyze and recommend new procedures
• Fluency in Polish and reading knowledge of one or more European language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*:

• Ability to push a cart weighing up to 650 lbs. that requires an initial push force up to 70 lbs.
• Ability to work in an environment that is dusty and or moldy
• Ability to lift books that are up to 10 pounds
• Ability to kneel and reach
• Must be able to stand for many hours

* - 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.