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Stanford Libraries is seeking a full-time Librarian to serve as the Harold Hohbach Historian. This is an endowed position in the Silicon Valley Archives, which is part of the Humanities and Area Studies Resource Group. 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.  We seek a team member who is ready to share their skills and perspectives and work in a highly collaborative environment.

About Stanford Libraries:

Stanford Libraries is a network of over 15 libraries with over 400 employees. We are committed to fueling the teaching, learning and research across Stanford by acquiring, stewarding, and making available a robust collection, currently in excess of 12 million physical items and rapidly growing digital collections preserved and accessible in the Stanford Digital Repository. Everyone in the organization plays a vital role in fulfilling that objective. Our dedication to discoverability and information management also has us engaged in dynamic global partnerships. We are constantly building and strengthening our organization, and we recognize striving for excellence is a marathon and not a sprint. While we hope to always find candidates who fit within our organization, what we truly seek is someone who will add to our culture, our profession as well as the greater academic arena. We are invested in the success of our teams and the individuals who represent Stanford Libraries.

About the Position:

The Stanford University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Harold Hohbach Historian for the Silicon Valley Archives (SVA). The Silicon Valley Archives, already the preeminent repository of Silicon Valley collections, is poised to become a world-class resource for the study of the region’s rise and its impact.  Its collections will serve as a catalyst for research, instruction, and debate about Silicon Valley across the campus and around the world. Working in close collaboration with and reporting to the Harold C. Hohbach Curator, the Hohbach Historian will participate in setting the strategy and vision for the SVA’s outreach program and in shaping the collections of the leading archive of the region’s economic and social history. The Hohbach Historian will serve along with the Hohbach Curator as a public face of the Archives in the media, with industry and academia, and with potential donors. Historians of technology, historians of business and high-technology companies, and historians of the 20^th-century Western United States with significant experience supporting world-class research and instruction and building or working with library and archival collections in these areas are especially encouraged to apply.

Core Duties:

1. Participates in setting strategy and vision for outreach activities, projects and the events program of the Silicon Valley Archives, working in close collaboration with the Hohbach Curator and senior Stanford University Libraries administration. Organizes and leads events and project activities.
2. Coordinates the oral history program of the Silicon Valley Archives, currently three series: SiliconGenesis, African American Histories in Silicon Valley, and Medicine and Innovation. It is expected that 1-2 additional series emphasizing the diversity of communities in Silicon Valley will be added after the arrival of the Hohbach Historian.
3. In collaboration with the Hohbach Curator, serve as a public face of the Archive in the media, with corporations, and with potential donors.
4. In conjunction with the Exhibits Coordinator, create and/or oversee the development of content for innovative, educational, and interactive programming, lecture series, exhibits, and other outreach events.
5. In collaboration with and under the general supervision of the Hohbach Curator, set directions for materials collection, publishing, and exhibition, given the ever-changing scope of Silicon Valley and its place in the global economy and culture:
   1. Identify new areas, individuals, and organizations with materials for collection; in coordination with the Department of Special Collections and the Hohbach Curator, develop and implement a program for the identification, solicitation, and acquisition of materials; engage potential donors.
   2. Conduct and publish research using material and documentation from the archive.
   3. With the Hohbach Curator and in conjunction with Exhibits Coordinator and Curatorial Assistant, work closely with staff engaged in acquisitions, digital archiving and exhibition, social media outreach, video and podcast production, and other activities in support of the archive.
   4. Assist the Hohbach Curator with the management of the Library’s history of science and technology collections.
6. Engage with students and the scholarly community on campus and beyond.
7. Develop programs of archive-based publishing appropriate to the mission of the Silicon Valley Archives. Create or coordinate creation of content for these programs.
8. Maintain close contact with faculty and students of appropriate departments and programs. May teach an undergraduate or graduate class. May staff a faculty-taught course involving the use of Silicon Valley Archives’ materials.
9. Promote the use of Stanford University Libraries’ collections and resources through a range of in-person and online outreach activities.
10. Participate under the direction of the Hohbach Curator in development activities in support of the Libraries, including fundraising and grant writing. Work closely with the Director of Library Development and Communication in these areas. Encourage and cultivate close relations with donors of funds and materials relating to Silicon Valley collections.
11. The Historian is a member of the curatorial team responsible for humanities and area studies collections in the Stanford University Libraries and will work collaboratively with colleagues to contribute to the programs and projects of the Libraries and the University.
12. May be assigned responsibilities for additional collection areas based on Stanford needs and/or candidate expertise.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties 

Minimum Requirements:

1. Advanced graduate work in business history and the history of technology or related areas (such as the history of design, sociology of technology, etc.) is required, as is a deep understanding of research and instructional needs in business history and the history of technology. Strong preference given to candidates with a PhD and a record of scholarly publication and presentations.
2. Demonstrated experience with the acquisition and use of original archival resources is required. Experience with digital and media materials for research and teaching is highly desired.
3. Experience assisting students and faculty in the design and execution of research projects is required. Evidence of the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, is required. Teaching experience is desired.
4. A high level of research skills and knowledge of bibliographic and other information resources in print and online is required.
5. Demonstrated experience in finding and using a wide variety of research materials, including print and digital texts and/or special collections and archival materials is required. Experience with emerging technologies, digital materials, and research tools and their use in scholarly environments is highly desired.
6. Substantial knowledge of or experience in a research-centered library, archival, or museum program is highly desired.
7. Experience interacting with the media is desired.
8. Experience with donor relations, fundraising, and grant writing is desired.
9. Curatorial or management experience in libraries, archives, or museums is desired.
10. Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with library staff 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.
11. Proven record of representing a world-class organization is required. Successful experience in the development and stewardship of relationships with donors, foundations, and institutional partners is highly desired.

For consideration at the Librarian 3 rank.

In addition to the above-mentioned knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Five or more years of experience with relevant areas of research, in an academic library, or in a related setting with evidence of capacity to work at a higher level of responsibility for a combination of education and relevant experience.
• Demonstrated professional accomplishments relevant to the responsibilities of this position. These may include scholarly publications, teaching, and library-related publications and presentations.

Physical Requirements*:

• Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently twist/bend/stoop/squat, grasp lightly/fine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sort/file paperwork or parts, lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally stand/walk, reach/work above shoulders, writing by hand, kneel/crawl, climb (ladders, scaffolds, or other).
• 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.

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, http://adminguide.stanford.edu.

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. Stanford welcomes applications from all who would bring additional dimensions to the University’s research, teaching and clinical missions. We believe Stanford’s future success will be shaped by the diverse perspectives, unique experiences, and inclusive culture of its community.

The expected pay range for this position for Level 2 is $86,000-$101,000 and Level 3 is $98,000-$118,000 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.

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