Librarian 1

Job Description

Stanford University 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 (https://library.stanford.edu/our-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.

About Stanford University Libraries:

Stanford University 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 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 University Libraries.

About the Position:

The Stanford University School of Engineering , along with its Departments (https://engineering.stanford.edu/faculty-research/departments) and Institutes, Labs andCenters , is currently ranked as the #2 engineering school in the United States. As a member of a team of science and engineering librarians in the Science and Engineering Resource Group (SERG), the Engineering Librarian for Data and Collections will impact the future of library services for the Stanford engineering community. This position is responsible for assessing, acquiring, and managing collections for the Engineering Library to support research and instruction in this highly interdisciplinary and fast-paced environment. This position will also work with researchers to identify, curate, manage, and make accessible data that is relevant to engineering research in all its stages. Librarians with interest and/or experience in engineering/scientific information, collection development, scholarly communication and

research data management are especially encouraged to apply. The Engineering Librarian for Data and Collections reports to the Head of Terman Engineering Library.

This academic staff career-track position is posted at Librarian 1–3. We welcome candidates across a range of experience levels; rank at hire will be commensurate with experience.

A resume and cover letter are required for consideration. This position is hybrid in accordance with Stanford University's workplace policies.

Core Duties*:

• Evaluates engineering resources for inclusion in the collection of the Engineering Library, utilizingspecializedexpertiseinengineeringfieldsalongsideanunderstandingofthepresent and future activities of the faculty and students of the School of Engineering.
• ProvidesassessmentandanalyticsfortheLibraryInformationBudgetfortheEngineeringLibrary
• Works with the Assistant University Librarian for Collections and Public Services, Sciences & Engineering (AUL), and the Head of Terman to plan and oversee the Engineeringmaterialsbudget($900KinFY'26).Monitorsexpendituresforthebaseand endowment funds, ensuring sound fiscal management of the budget.
• Manageslicensingagreementsforelectronicengineeringresources.
• Conducts assessments of existing Engineering materials collections, ensuring they remainuptodateinaccordancewiththeneedsoftheSchoolofEngineeringandallied programs.
• Developsinnovativewaystointegratedigitalinformationresourcesintolibraryservicesand products.
• Identifiesandproposesdigitization,webarchiving,andgiftopportunities.
• Evaluatesnewresourcesforpossiblepurchaseordigitalcapture.
• Supportsinterdisciplinaryworkthroughclosecoordinationofcollectiondevelopmentefforts with other bibliographers.
• WorkswiththeSchoolofEngineeringtoprovidesupportformanagementofresearch-related data through all lifecycle stages.
• Identifiesrelevantdatasetsforuseinresearchandteaching;workswithAcquisitions and Research Data Services (RDS) to acquire applicable datasets.
• Assistswithpreparationofdatamanagementplans,datacuration,anddatadeposits.
• PromotescontributiontotheStanfordDigitalRepository(SDR)andprovidesassistance.
• Providesreferenceandresearchsupport.
• ActsasprincipalliaisonwithengineeringdonorsandworkswithLibraryDevelopmenttoexpand donor support for Engineering.
• Assistsintheprovisionofoutreachservices,especiallyinregardtocollectionissues.
• Participatesininstructionalactivities.
• Other duties may also be assigned

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education and Experience

Librarian 1 rank:

Advanced degree in engineering, information science, library science, or a related discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries or a combination of education and relevant experience. Graduate-level coursework or relevant work experience in an engineering discipline or related field preferred.

Librarian 2 rank, additional experience required:

Two or more years of experience in a research library, or similar expertise dealing with information mediation.

Librarian 3 rank, additional experience required:

Five or more years of experience in a research library, or similar expertise dealing with information mediation.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Librarian 1:

Demonstrated Experience in:

• Practicalknowledgeoftheliteratureandelectronicresourcesinengineeringincluding databases and software (e.g. Compendex, Inspec, technical standards, LaTeX).
• Understandingandexploringartificialintelligencetoolsforuseinresearchandteaching contexts.
• Relevantaspectsoflibraryoperationsincludingunderstandingofcontemporarylibrary practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Stronganalytical,organizational,andtimemanagementskills.
• Projectmanagementinacomplex,changingenvironmentwitha positive,flexible,creative,and innovative attitude.
• Excellentcommunicationskills(verbalandwritten)andabilitytoworkeffectivelyandcollegially with faculty, students, and library staff.
• Contributingsuccessfullytoadiverseworkplaceenvironment.
• Markupand/orprogramminglanguages(e.g.,XML,SQL,Python,R,etc.)arehighlydesired.

Librarian 2:

Demonstrated Experience in addition to the Librarian 1 Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Collectiondevelopmentincludingbudgetmanagement, collectionevaluation.Strongexperience with digital librarymaterials. (Desired:experiencewithnegotiatingcontractsfordigital booksor journals.)
• Utilizinginstitutionalrepositories,digitizationandaccessprojects,ordata management/curation.
• Innovativelydeveloping,implementingorpromotingdigitalinformationsystemsorservices.
• Integratedigitalcollectionsintolibraryservices.

Librarian 3:

Demonstrated Experience in addition to the Librarian 2 Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Planningand/ormanagingalibraryunit,program,orbudget.
• Professionalcontributionandachievementinwaysthathavecontributedtoimprovedlibrary services or the advancement of the profession.
• Specializedknowledgeinoneormorecoredutiesoftherole,and/orexpert managerial/supervisory skills.