[Web4lib] Job Announcement: Head of Reference, Stanford

[Chris Bourg]

Colleagues-
This is a great job opportunity for a new (or new-ish) librarian with a 
passion for innovative library services.
Please pass this on to all potentially interested colleagues and friends.
Feel free to contact me directly for more information.

Best,
Chris



	
	

	
	

	


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Head of Reference, Stanford University Libraries
 


	
Job ID 
	 32884
Job Location 
	 University Libraries
Job Category 
	 Library
Salary 
	 3P1
Date Posted 
	 Oct 24, 2008

 

This position is double posted at 3P1/3P2 levels.

Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources 
(SULAIR) seeks an innovative and dynamic individual, who is passionate 
about supporting the research and teaching missions of a major 
university, to serve as Head of Reference at Stanford’s main library. We 
seek an individual with enthusiasm, creativity, and intelligence to 
direct the continued reinvigoration and reinvention of reference 
services at Green Library.

Responsibilities: Reporting to the Head of the Information Center, the 
Head of Reference will manage the general reference and outreach 
programs of Green Library, Stanford’s main research library. The Head of 
Reference will develop and implement a strategic vision for integrated, 
innovative, user-centered reference services and outreach activities. 
Specific responsibilities include:

• Manages the overall Green Library reference program, including 
services provided at the Green Library Information Center desk, email 
reference and chat reference. Provides recommendations on new reference 
services and models as appropriate. Provides up to 8 hours per week of 
in-person reference at the Information Center desk and answers e-mail 
and chat reference questions.
• Manages and promotes the reference collection, including selection of 
print and electronic reference resources, in collaboration with subject 
librarians.
• Provides training and professional development opportunities for all 
Information Center reference staff. Plays a key role in establishing and 
implementing programs to promote reference innovation and best practices 
throughout the Stanford Libraries.
• Provides editorial oversight for the Information Center website. Takes 
the lead in creating dynamic, user-centered web content, and directs 
other staff in the creation and publishing of appropriate web content. 
Recommends and implements new web services and resources as appropriate.
• Develops and implements an outreach program to promote library 
collections and services. Responsible for coordinating Green Library’s 
involvement in New Student Orientation, Graduate Student Orientation, 
Admit weekend, and other outreach opportunities and activities. Leads 
tours and contributes to online outreach activities (e.g. Facebook, 
blog, virtual tour) as appropriate.
• Serves as a member of the Information Center Instruction Team, 
providing information literacy workshops and online resource guides for 
a variety of courses and disciplines. Participates in pedagogy workshops.
• Serves on or heads Library committees and special projects, as 
appropriate.
• Supervises 1 Senior Reference Specialist (LS-IV, .5 FTE) and assigned 
hourly staff.
• Participates in the formation and dissemination of department policy 
and procedures.

Required Qualifications:
• Support the research and teaching missions of a major academic 
institution and for developing and implementing new approaches to 
reference and library public service.
• Knowledge of and experience in academic or research libraries.
• Demonstrated expertise in print-based and online research using a 
variety of catalogs, databases, and research tools.
• Experience in creating and maintaining online content.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a dynamic and 
challenging academic setting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA-accredited library school and/or 
advanced degree (MA or above) in humanities or social sciences. .

Desired Qualifications:
• Experience in teaching and/or providing reference in the humanities 
and/or social sciences.
• Demonstrated project-management skills, including the ability to plan 
and implement library services and projects.
• Collection development experience.
• Candidates with both an MLS and a Humanities or Social Sciences MA or 
PhD a plus.

 



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Chris Bourg
Head, Information Center
Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources
http://infocenter.stanford.edu


-- 
Chris Bourg
Head, Information Center
Stanford University Libraries and Academic Information Resources
http://infocenter.stanford.edu