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.
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 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.
About the Position:
The Engineering Librarian for Data and Collections will report to the Head of Terman Engineering Library. This position provides strong interdisciplinary support for faculty and students in the School of Engineering, its Departments and Institutes, Labs and Centers. As a member of an interdisciplinary team of science and engineering librarians in the Science and Engineering Resource Group (SERG), the Data and Collections Librarian is responsible for assessing, acquiring, and managing collections for the Engineering Library to support research and instruction in a highly interdisciplinary 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. 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, collection development, scholarly communication and research data management.
Core Duties*:
● Provides assessment and analytics for the Library Information Budget for the Engineering Library
○ Works with the Senior Associate University Librarian for Collections and Public Services (AUL), Science & Engineering Libraries, and the Head of Terman to plan and oversee the Engineering materials budget; Works with SERG leadership, Acquisitions, and Digital Collections Librarian on eBook, database, and serial licensing agreements.
○ Monitors expenditures for the Engineering base and endowment funds, ensuring the timely expenditure of funds and sound fiscal management of the budget.
○ Conducts assessments of Engineering materials collections, ensuring they remain up to date in accordance with the needs of the School of Engineering and allied programs.
● Develops innovative ways to integrate digital information resources into library services and products.
○ Identifies and proposes digitization, web archiving, and gift opportunities. Works with AUL, Science & Engineering, Digital Library Systems and Services (DLSS) and others to negotiate funding and collection projects.
○ Evaluates new resources for possible purchase or digital capture.
● Supports interdisciplinary work through close coordination of collection development efforts with other bibliographers.
○ Serves as selector in assigned areas.
○ Works closely with Acquisitions Department, Digital Collections Librarian, and DLSS.
● Works with the School of Engineering to provide support for management of research-related data through all lifecycle stages.
○ Identifies relevant datasets for use in research and teaching; works with Acquisitions and Research Data Services (RDS) to acquire applicable datasets.
○ Assists with preparation of data management plans, data curation, and data deposits.
○ Promotes contribution to the Stanford Digital Repository (SDR), provides assistance in depositing materials into the SDR, and serves as a liaison between the School of Engineering, DLSS and the Scientific Data Librarian.
● Provides reference and research support.
● Acts as principal liaison with engineering donors; works with Library Development to expand donor support for Engineering.
● Assists in the provision of outreach services, especially in regard to collection issues.
● Participates in instructional activities.
* Other duties may also be assigned
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.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience (at Librarian 1 level):
· Advanced degree in information science, library science, engineering, or a related discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries or a combination of education and relevant experience. College-level coursework or relevant work experience in an engineering discipline or related field preferred.
