The Robert Crown Law Library at Stanford Law School seeks applications for a Reference Librarian. In this position, you will join an outstanding team supporting world-class research and teaching, through a combination of traditional and new collections and services. We encourage both new and newer librarians to apply.

Each member of the Robert Crown Law Library works to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work and learning environment for all members of the community. Diversity enriches the library team through exposure to a broad range of experiences and engagement with the world, helping the library identify challenges and implement solutions to the benefit of our research mission and our entire law school and university community.

Working under the supervision of the Head of Research and Instructional Services, Stanford Law School reference librarians provide premier-level reference service and research instruction. Reference librarians receive an array of requests for assistance from our faculty, students, and fellows; and collaborate on a wide range of academic projects and instructional resources, including sophisticated, in-depth research supporting faculty scholarship.

Reference librarians also actively engage in research instruction. Reference librarians have the opportunity to teach formal for-credit introductory and advanced research courses. Research training is also offered in a variety of formats, often in small group presentations to doctrinal and clinic courses. Informal instruction opportunities include meeting with students, faculty, and staff in one-on-one research consultations, answering research questions through email and in-person/remote meetings, and working with the reference team to monitor the reference desk.

Other duties include participating in the evaluation and selection of information resources; and creating, editing, and publishing bibliographies, guides, web pages, and library displays to engage our users in furtherance of the law library’s research mission. Reference librarians are actively encouraged to seek opportunities for professional growth and education evolvement, both here in the education-rich Bay Area and nationally.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required qualifications

• J.D.;
• Knowledge of basic legal research sources and skill at using all manner of research materials;
• Knowledge of relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies;
• Proficiency in using the latest digital resources and the ability to adapt to new and changing legal technologies;
• A very strong service ethic, and the ability to work and interact effectively with colleagues and communities from different and diverse backgrounds;
• A commitment to continuous service improvement and innovation;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within a collegial environment;
• Demonstrated exceptional written and oral communication skills;
• An aptitude for and interest in project planning and management, as well as excellent organizational, time-management, and analytical skills;
• An agile and curious mind, along with a healthy sense of humor and a spirit of idealism and optimism about our chosen profession.

Preferred & Desirable qualifications

• Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries; or a combination of education and relevant experience strongly preferred;
• 1 to 3 years of experience working as a reference librarian or a combination of education and relevant experience, preferred;
• Experience in research instruction, including legal practice or non-legal teaching experience, preferred;
• Interest in or experience teaching formal for-credit research courses, desirable;
• Working knowledge of one or more foreign languages, desirable;
• An aptitude for or interest in one or more of the following areas, desirable:
  • developing and fostering relationships with the law school’s student-run journals, including resource training for journals and Bluebook instruction;
  • focusing on the library’s faculty services, including database management and faculty publications;
  • learning and working with the technologies and software applications used to analyze data for quantitative and qualitative research.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• May work extended hours, evenings and weekends.
• Work location negotiable; long-term remote options possible with some on-campus work and travel to campus likely. This position will likely start as a remote position, depending on state and local mandates.

WORK STANDARDS

• 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.
• Promote Culture of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Demonstrates sensitivity in working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and a commitment to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty.
• 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.

HOW TO APPLY

• Submit a cover letter, CV/resume, and contact information for three professional references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until February 12.

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.

Stanford Law School seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at Stanford University.

Stanford University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job: Library
Location: School of Law
Schedule: Full-time
Classification Level: G/H

Additional Information

• Schedule: Full-time
• Job Code: 1781
• Employee Status: Regular
• Grade: G
• Department URL: http://www.law.stanford.edu/
• Requisition ID: 88212