Research Services Archivist in Stanford, CA

Job title: Research Services Archivist Company: Stanford University Job description: Learn about our array of employee benefits, what makes Stanford life unique, and our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Areas of Work Together, we're working towards our collective future. Find your role by browsing our areas of work. ☰ Research Services Archivist New ? Library ?    4 hours ago Post Date ?    100646 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts Are you committed to connecting people to primary sources? In support of a vibrant community of scholars and the public interested in the meaning and role of history, the Hoover Institution Library & Archives at Stanford University is open to anyone. To support our active researcher population, we are seeking a knowledgeable, dynamic, innovative, and service-oriented professional for the full-time Academic Staff (career track) position of Research Services Archivist. A cover letter and resume are required for full consideration. About Stanford University’s Hoover Institution: The Hoover Institution on War, Revolution, and Peace is a public policy research center devoted to the advanced study of economics, politics, history, and political economy—both domestic and foreign—as well as international affairs. Founded in 1919 by Herbert Hoover before he became the thirty-first president of the United States, the Institution began as a repository of historical material gathered at the end of World War I. The library and archives have grown to be among the largest private repositories of documents on twentieth-century political and economic history. Over time the Institution expanded its mission from collecting archival material to conducting advanced research on contemporary history and economics and applying this scholarship to current public policy challenges. With its eminent scholars and world-renowned library and archives, the Hoover Institution seeks to improve the human condition by advancing ideas that promote economic opportunity and prosperity, while securing and safeguarding peace for America and all humanity. JOB PURPOSE: The Research Services team works collaboratively to provide reference support via email, phone, zoom, in-person consultation, and remote assistance. To support our active researcher population in the form of in-person research at the Stanford campus reading room, the Research Services Archivist manages researcher reservations and requests connecting a vibrant community of scholars and the broader public to a special collection of one million volumes and more than six thousand archival collections documenting war, revolution, and peace in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries. This position is a fully onsite role. CORE DUTIES: Manage all incoming reservation requests for in-person research in the reading room, including: Field all reference inquiries relating to reservations, problem-solving and troubleshooting inquiries. Review and confirm reservations to ensure researchers are connected with material relevant to their research. Assist with daily reading room operations, staff the reference desk, orient researchers to proper handling, and enforce reading room rules and security. Describe and promote collection use through online research guides, screencast tutorials, Library & Archives website, and other platforms. Engage in the analysis, development, and implementation of systems, tools, technologies, and standards to improve in-person research workflows, research access, and user interfaces. Work with the Research Services team to collect and maintain statistics, reports, and other metrics on operations and services. Assist with the supervision, hiring, and training of staff and student assistants. Independently analyze problems and recommend solutions, displaying a high degree of initiative, originality, and judgment. Collaborate with Library & Archives staff and the larger Stanford community on education and outreach activities to promote the use of the collections. Other duties may also be assigned. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Required Education and Experience: Advanced degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with an archival concentration and demonstrated understanding of reference services in academic libraries, including reference assistance (in-person and remote) and familiarity with permissions and intellectual property issues. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: A high level of comfort working with the public. Ability to assess, anticipate needs, and be a flexible problem solver, to work with the public with tact and patience. Experience working in a special collection reading room environment. Highly effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to clearly address customer expectations for a wide variety of audiences. Commitment to special collections and archives research services, including a keen interest in promoting the research use and appreciation of rare and primary source materials. Established understanding of the principles of archival and library theory, practice, standards and controlled vocabularies. Knowledge regarding best practices for handling fragile collection materials and the ability to identify potential preservation concerns. Familiarity with intellectual property issues related to archives and special collections. Effective at meeting deadlines, adjusting priorities, and working on multiple projects simultaneously with keen attention to detail and affinity for project tracking and recordkeeping. Ability to be organized, productive, and effective in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the capacity to engage with others to identify challenges/opportunities and work collaboratively on solutions. Preferred Experience: Experience providing tours, orientation classes, or public programming. Working knowledge of one or more non-English languages; Chinese, Russian, Polish, Japanese with other additional languages desirable. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 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 15 pounds. Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other). Occasionally 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 in confined spaces and at heights 4-10 feet; be exposed to dust and mold; work extended hours, evenings, and weekends. Travel locally and cross-university. This position is fully onsite. The expected pay range for this position is $73,000 - $92,000 per annum. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs. 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, . • The Hoover Institution at Stanford University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additional Information Schedule: Full-time Job Code: 1781 Employee Status: Regular Grade: G Requisition ID: 100646 Work Arrangement : On Site My Submissions Track your opportunities. © Stanford University. All rights reserved. Global Impact We believe in having a global impact Climate and Sustainability Stanford's deep commitment to sustainability practices has earned us a Platinum rating and inspired a new school aimed at tackling climate change. 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Equal Opportunity 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 is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Expected salary: $73000 - 92000 per year Location: Stanford, CA Job date: Wed, 13 Sep 2023 02:38:11 GMT Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job