Head Librarian, Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
Location: Stanford, CA, United States · Reference: 200755
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. Please
submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience to
apply.
About Stanford Libraries:
Stanford University Libraries are a dynamic network of resources, spaces and
subject experts assembled with the mission to stimulate intellectual
curiosity, sustain academic research and support teaching and learning. With
over 12 million items, 50 subject specialists and 20 campus libraries, the
opportunities for contributing to and transforming scholarship are infinite.
By joining Stanford University Libraries, you will become a part of a vibrant,
learning community of dedicated professionals who are committed to the
important work of advancing scholarship.
About the Position:
The Stanford Libraries' Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections are
at the forefront in providing innovative support for scholarship, teaching,
and learning in the various subdisciplines in earth, energy, sustainability,
and environmental sciences as practiced at Stanford. To match the scale and
urgency of climate change and sustainability, the Stanford Doerr School of
Sustainability was established in 2022. The school brings together seven
academic departments, two research institutes, and the Sustainability
Accelerator, to draw on the interdisciplinary expertise required to understand
and address complex environmental changes and sustainability. The library is
well-positioned to support this major initiative with world-class collections,
dedicated staff, and innovative technological solutions. The Head Librarian
will be involved in the redesign of the library in a myriad of ways to meet
the needs of the expanded School.
The Head Librarian of the Earth Sciences Library provides a full range of
high-quality library services for the faculty and students in the Stanford
Doerr School of Sustainability (SDSS) and to other interested faculty,
students, and staff of the University. The Head Librarian is also a member of
the Science and Engineering Resource Group in the Stanford Libraries. In
addition to subject expertise in a relevant discipline, the Head Librarian
must have proven managerial ability and be capable of contributing to the
programs and projects of the Libraries in general as well as to the
University.
Core Duties:
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.
Assist 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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience:
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.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Librarian 2 (Demonstrated experience)
Experience with relevant aspects of library operations including
management/supervision and understanding of contemporary library
practices, trends and emerging technologies.
Demonstrated understanding of the broad scope of library operations with
ability to understand how their role interacts with the rest of the
organization.
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.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
To be considered at the Librarian 3 level, these additional qualifications
apply.
Librarian 3 (Demonstrated experience)
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.
Experience with successful collaborations across all levels internal and
external to the organization
Understanding of software development life cycle and ability to represent
and influence the technical needs of the Earth Sciences Library and SDSS
Demonstrated success in independently performing complex job functions
such as collection management reviews, preparation of major exhibits,
developing policies for business practices.
Evidence of engagement in relevant professional or academic communities.
Consistent display of excellent verbal and written communication skills,
including strong presentation skills.
Demonstrated success in managing and completing complex projects to
include hiring project staff, project budget management, communicating
with project stakeholders, and meeting project deadlines.
Experience in donor relations and providing information on terms of
donated collections.
Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:
Demonstrated success in managing and completing complex projects to
include hiring project staff, project budget management, communicating
with project stakeholders, and meeting project deadlines.
Experience in donor relations and providing information on terms of
donated collections.
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.
