** Apologies for cross posting **
Hi, all,
Our Earth Sciences Librarian, Hannah Winkler Hamalainen, has decided she is tired of these perfect blue sunny days and has decided to take a position at the University of New Hampshire as the Geospatial and Earth Sciences Librarian. As you can well imagine,
we are sorry to see her go.
We have been given permission to post the position, which is here:
https://stanfordcareers.stanford.edu/job-search?jobId=70687
Please let anyone know that you think would be qualified and interested.
Best,
Julie
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Julie Sweetkind-Singer
Assistant Director of Geospatial, Cartographic and Scientific Data
Head Librarian, Branner Earth Sciences Library & Map Collections
397 Panama Mall, MC: 2211
Stanford University
Stanford, CA 94305
650-725-1102
Job Description
Earth Sciences Librarian - 70687
Description
Position Title:
Earth Sciences Librarian and Bibliographer
Classification: Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian
Compensation and rank will be based on relevant qualifications and experience.
Preference given to applications received by April 29, 2016.
Appointment Date: As soon as possible.
Responsible to: Head, Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map Collections
The Stanford University Libraries invite applications and nominations for an Earth Sciences Librarian and Bibliographer. This is an Academic Staff appointment, rather than a faculty-tenured position. Please supply a cover letter with a statement of qualifications,
a full resume of including education and relevant experience, and the names and addresses of three references with knowledge of one’s professional qualifications for this position.
Stanford University’s School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences aspires to be a world leader in its field and the Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map Collections exists primarily to support the school’s teaching and research. If you are have
a passion for earth and environmental sciences, consider joining a stellar team of science librarians at our top-ranked research university during this exciting time of change and challenges as we create dynamic science libraries for the 21st century.
The Libraries are seeking an innovative candidate with a background in earth and/or environmental sciences. The position will provide a fast track for a highly motivated candidate interested in variety, opportunities, promotion and advancement. Stanford’s
entrepreneurial mindset is embodied in the libraries allowing librarians to professionally flourish in a creative work environment. We seek a librarian who will combine skills in outreach, technology and subject expertise to provide new direction and focus
for support provided to the four departments and numerous institutes in the School of Earth.
The Librarian is a member of the Science and Engineering Resource Group (SERG) and participates actively in the Group's programs. SERG’s focus is to remake the traditional science libraries into more responsive, dynamic, and flexible information centers.
This is being carried out through a series of initiatives in which the Earth Sciences Librarian will be an integral part. Innovative ideas and an ability to adapt to and create change are highly valued skills for the person in this position. In short, the
Librarian for Earth Sciences should be an energetic and flexible colleague who is looking towards the future and wants to be an integral part of creating a new model of librarianship.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Plans, develops, evaluates and manages research collections in the earth, energy and environmental sciences. Manages and expends one unrestricted fund and four endowment funds. Selects current
and retrospective materials in all formats. Maintains close contact with faculty and students in the School of Earth to insure that library collections support current research and teaching programs. Is responsible for identifying resources for the Libraries’
internal development of digital resources, for identifying externally produced digital resources and data that should be collected and archived locally, and for working with appropriate staff to develop the infrastructure for delivering these digital resources.
2. Creates and actively manages the Branner Web space, which is on a Drupal platform, and oversees the social media outreach for the library. Seeks out new applications and software to keep the
library up-to-date on Web technologies and their use in an information setting.
3. Provides reference, research assistance, and instruction in the fields of earth, energy, and environmental sciences. Maintains contact with faculty, students and staff in the School and develops
outreach programs for these groups.
4. Collaborates with other subject specialists to assure coverage of interdisciplinary areas that lie outside conventional subject boundaries.
5. In conjunction with the Head of Branner Library, participates as appropriate in donor and related development activities in support of the Libraries, working closely with the Director of Development
and with the Associate University Librarian for Collections and Services. Encourages and cultivates close relations with donors of funds and materials relating to earth, energy and environmental sciences.
6. Participates in projects to implement information technology. Works in team settings with Library IT staff as appropriate.
7. Contributes to planning, policies, and programs of the Science and Engineering Resource Group. Serves on committees and manages library projects as appropriate.
8. Coordinates with campus service providers outside of the libraries to ensure successful research and teaching practices within the School of Earth.
9. Depending upon qualifications and the needs of the Libraries, assumes assignments in related fields with similar duties to those listed above.
Qualifications
1. Knowledge of and interest in research libraries and the research environment, as well as a subject background in earth or allied sciences (environmental, physical geography, petroleum engineering,
etc.) are required. Strongly desire a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library and information science school or the equivalent in training and experience in understanding and providing information to a user population. Course work, degree, or academic
/ government / corporate library experience in the earth or environmental sciences or physical geography is highly desired.
2. Documented history of innovation in a work setting. Innovation can relate to work processes, user services or application of information technology.
3. Demonstrated knowledge of the commercial and non-commercial sources of materials in earth, energy and environmental sciences and their channels of distribution and acquisition is highly desired.
Ability to evaluate online information products and services are desired.
4. Strong understanding of computers and data are required; familiarity with geospatial technologies, data, and imagery use and implementation is desired. Effective use of current technologies,
an interest to stay abreast of technological advances, the ability to acquire new technological skills and resolve problems in a resourceful and timely manner is required.
5. Demonstrated information seeking skills, including database and Internet searching, and familiarity with earth sciences resources in digital formats, are required. Experience in earth, energy,
and environmental sciences reference is desirable. Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
6. Demonstrated ability to innovate in an information-rich environment with new ideas, new programs, or interesting collaborations.
7. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with staff at all levels as well as with faculty and students is required. Ability to perform effectively in and contribute successfully
to a diverse, multicultural workplace environment is also required.
8. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required. Strong analytical and organizational skills are required. Ability to manage time and multiple projects
in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, creative, and innovative attitude is highly desired.
9. Demonstrated potential to make professional accomplishments relevant to the responsibilities of this position is required. These may include scholarly publications, teaching, and library-related
publications and presentations.
Background
The libraries of Stanford University consist of roughly eight million volumes and over 450 staff members and include the University Libraries system and five “coordinate” (school or institution) libraries. The Stanford University Libraries consist of a
main research library (Green Library) and nine research branch libraries serving the sciences, social sciences and humanities.
The Branner Earth Sciences Library and Map Collections is one of five science and engineering research branch libraries that form the Science and Engineering Resource Group. Branner has primary responsibility for providing services to the faculty, students,
and staff within the School of Earth, Energy and Environmental Sciences. Branner also provides GIS/Maps services to the entire Stanford community. The collection contains approximately 250,000 volumes, 275,000 maps, and 2,200 serial subscriptions. The budget
for collections is approximately $500,000 and includes numerous endowed funds. The staff consists of 5.50 FTE professional staff and 2.75 FTE support staff plus student assistants.
The Science and Engineering Resource Group is part of the Collections and Services Program and reports to the Associate University Librarian for Science and Engineering Libraries.
Stanford is committed to the principles of diversity and encourages applications from women, members of ethnic minorities, and individuals with disabilities.
Job: Library
Location: University Libraries
Schedule: Full-time
Classification Level: G