Head Librarian, Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections

About the role

The position is dual posted at Librarian 2 and 3. Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Head Librarian to lead the Branner Earth Sciences library & Map Collections. The Libraries values are rooted in a commitment of mutual respect, the idea that every member of the staff has something to contribute, and that learning is constant.

Responsibilities

• Manages the facility, budget, and staff of the Earth Sciences Library.
• Manages and evaluates the staff of the Earth Sciences Library, direct reports include librarians, library specialists, and hourly employees.
• Evaluates and makes recommendations to management on programs, plans, operations and policies for the Earth Sciences Library.
• Earnestly and constantly tries to understand the research and curricular programs of the departments and, within departments, each of the professors and instructors in order to match the Library’s collection development and services programs in direct support of these academic personnel.
• Develop outreach strategies to promote library services and resources, and to establish relationships with users in SDSS and across Stanford.
• Actively manages the library web space and oversees the social media outreach.
• Convenes and leads the Branner Earth Sciences Library Committee and works with faculty and staff at the School to align library goals for the immediate term and as the research and scholarship evolve within SDSS.
• Select library materials and information resources in areas related to the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability scholarship (e.g., earth sciences, environmental sciences, energy science, oceanography, and sustainability), including responsibility for collection management and preservation decision-making.
• Stays abreast of current developments and trends in earth, energy, sustainability and environmental resources librarianship through active participation in appropriate professional organizations.
• Aid patrons and staff with reference and research inquiries.
• Make recommendations for the upgrade of electronic and manual resource tools.
• Analyze the technical and access needs for a unit of the library system, including the environmental conditions of storage and workspaces.
• Participates as appropriate in the development activities of the Libraries, working closely with the Library Development Officer and the Associate University Librarian for Sciences and Engineering Resources.
• Encourages and cultivates close relations with donors of funds and materials relating to SDSS collections.
• Teach classes, lead tours and/or give demonstrations of library resources.
• May approve and make arrangements for loaning repository items to external organizations for exhibit, including the negotiation terms of the loan.

Requirements

• Librarian 2: Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and two or more years of relevant experience in a relevant library setting or a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Librarian 3: Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and five years of experience in a relevant library setting with evidence of capacity to work at a high level of responsibility or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding and engagement with the range of library operations, including management/supervision, trends and practices.
• Evidence of professional contribution and achievement beyond the library may be expected at this rank.
• Demonstrated success in engaging with colleagues across the University and beyond in a collaborative and construction fashion.
• Demonstrated experience managing and bringing innovation to projects, policy development and driving library initiatives across functional lines.
• Understanding of software development life cycle and ability to represent and influence the technical needs of the Earth Sciences Library and SDSS.
• Experience with successful collaborations across all levels internal and external to the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Skills

• Experience with relevant aspects of library operations including management/supervision and understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Experience working effectively in a team environment and negotiate issues with people from different parts of the library.
• Experience identifying challenges and opportunities, engage others in their resolution and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Experience evaluating online resources in terms of content quality, functionality and user interface issues.
• Experience independently performing complex job functions such as collection management reviews, preparation of major exhibits, developing policies for business practices.

Benefits

Stanford University Libraries Budgeted Salary Is The expected pay range for Librarian 2 level is up to $119,000 per annum. The expected pay range for Librarian 3 level is up to $135,000 per annum.

Pay

The expected pay range for Librarian 2 level is up to $119,000 per annum. The expected pay range for Librarian 3 level is up to $135,000 per annum.

Schedule

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