Stanford - Stanford University Robert Crown Law Library - Reference Librarian

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Application Deadline: Open Until Filled.
Applications received by March 2, 2018 will receive priority consideration.

Description
Stanford Law School is seeking applications for a Reference Librarian position in the Robert Crown Law Library. Librarians who are interested in joining an outstanding team supporting world-class research and teaching through a combination of traditional and new collections and services are encouraged to apply.

Working under the supervision of the Head of Public Services, SLS reference librarians are responsible for providing premier-level reference, research and instructional services. Our reference librarians receive an array of requests for assistance from our faculty and student body. The reference team collaborates on a wide range of academic projects and instructional resources, including sophisticated, in-depth research for faculty scholarship.

The reference librarians are actively engaged in teaching at SLS, where opportunities abound. Reference librarians may also teach advanced research courses. Advanced research training is also offered in a variety of formats, often in small group presentations to doctrinal classes and clinics. Reference librarians also participate in library-clinics liaison program.

Other duties include: participation in the evaluation and selection of information resources; creating and updating legal research guides; maintaining library web pages cooperatively with other librarians; participating in library orientation programming; serving as a journal liaison. RCLL librarians are encouraged and supported to seek opportunities for professional growth and education evolvement, both here in the education-rich Bay Area and nationally.

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

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 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.