The Stanford Libraries seeks an innovative, collaborative, dynamic, outgoing and service-oriented Engineering Librarian to provide outstanding research, instruction, and collection services to the School of Engineering and other allied Programs and Departments. 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 in a highly collaborative environment. We value colleagues who perform effectively in and contribute successfully to a diverse, multicultural workplace environment. As a member of the Terman Engineering Library team, the Engineering Librarian will take a team approach to engaging with faculty, staff and students to develop and provide innovative research services, and will report to the Head of Terman Engineering Library.
Stanford Libraries is a network of over 15 libraries with over 350 employees. We are committed to fueling teaching, learning and research across Stanford by acquiring, stewarding, and making available a robust collection, currently in excess of 12 million items. 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. We are constantly trying to strike the right pace, and admit there are times when we find ourselves at a fast jog. 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.
The Engineering Librarian for Research & Teaching Support will join the Head Librarian, Engineering Librarian for Data and Collections, and Digital Technology Manager in the Terman Engineering Library. As a member of an interdisciplinary team of science and engineering librarians in the Science and Engineering Resource Group, the Engineering Librarian for Research & Teaching Support will provide direct support in the use of library materials, help guide community members through the scholarly communication process, and play an active role in supporting the research lifecycle of data. This position will have the opportunity to impact the future of library services for the Stanford engineering community and is especially geared towards librarians with interests and/or experiences in engineering/scientific information, scholarly communication and research data management, and outreach and instruction.
Serves as a research and teaching liaison to the School of Engineering, its Departments and Institutes, Labs and Centers to ensure that library services and collections support current research and teaching programs. Maintains close contact with faculty to anticipate their research and instructional needs and to provide relevant library resources and programs. Reports to the Head of the Terman Engineering Library.
○ Meets directly with faculty and attends seminars and events organized by the School.
○ Monitors faculty publication activities and trends via bibliographic databases, publication alerts, Stanford Engineering Magazine, and other methods as relevant.
○ Helps users find and manage information and data and critically evaluate and use resources and tools.
○ Provides instruction on library resources and materials and related methods and tools.
○ Uses outreach strategies and instructional services to develop relationships with users that optimize the impact of library expertise and services in the areas of engineering information.
○ Provides instruction and support to faculty and students in order to ensure articles and data created by Stanford authors are aligned with FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable) and CARE (Collective benefit, Authority to control, Responsibility, and Ethics) principles.
○ Work with faculty on the deposit of articles, data, code, and materials into the library repository in accordance with government mandates and the Open Access Policy.
○ Consults and performs advanced bibliographic and numeric searches in engineering resources.
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 as assigned.
Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries or a combination of education and relevant experience. College-level coursework or relevant work experience in engineering or a related discipline is required.
The expected pay range for this position at the Librarian 1 level is $73,000 to $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.
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.
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