Engineering Librarian for Data and Collections
Company: Stanford University
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Engineering Librarian for Data and CollectionsThe 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 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 ($2.35M in FY'24); 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.MINIMUM
REQUIREMENTSEducation and Experience: - Advanced degree in
information science, library science, engineering, or a related
discipline. College-level coursework or relevant work experience in
an engineering discipline or related field preferred. Three or more
years of experience in an academic library, or similar expertise
dealing with information mediation.Minimum Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities:
- Work experience with collection development, including budget
management, collection evaluation. Strong experience with digital
library materials. (Desired: experience with negotiating contracts
for digital books or journals.)
- A history of collaboration with people inside and outside of
their home organization; evidence of the ability to forge
partnerships with diverse players.
- Demonstrated work experience with institutional repositories
(IRs), digitization and access projects, or data
management/curation.
- Experience with markup and/or programming languages (e.g., SML,
SGML, XML, SQL, PERL, Python, Ruby, R, etc.) is highly
desired.
- Demonstrated record of innovation in developing, implementing
or promoting digital information systems or services.
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and
demonstrated ability to work effectively with users and
colleagues.
- Demonstrated ability to integrate digital collections into
library services.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).
- Rarely 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.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.The expected pay range for this position at
the Librarian 2 level is $85,000 - $106,000 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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