Engineering Data & Collections Librarian (Hybrid)

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford University Libraries seeks an innovative Engineering Librarian to provide research, instruction and collection services to the School of Engineering and allied programs. The role sits in the Science and Engineering Resource Group and reports to the Head of Terman Engineering Library.

You will assess and manage engineering collections, support data lifecycle management, collaborate with faculty and researchers, and contribute to digital initiatives and donor engagement.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, information science, library science, or related discipline.
• Graduate‑level coursework or relevant work experience in an engineering discipline or related field preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in a research library or similar expertise dealing with information mediation (Librarian 2).
• Five or more years of experience in a research library or similar expertise dealing with information mediation (Librarian 3).

Responsibilities

• Evaluates engineering resources for inclusion in the Engineering Library collection.
• Manages the Engineering materials budget and monitoring expenditures.
• Licensing for electronic engineering resources.
• Provides reference and research support for engineering patrons.
• Supports donor engagement and outreach for Engineering collections.

Skills

Engineering literature

AI tools in research

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Markup languages

Programming basics

Education

Advanced degree in engineering or information science

Graduate coursework in engineering

Tools

Compendex

Inspec

LaTeX

Job description

Stanford University Libraries seeks an innovative Engineering Librarian to provide research, instruction and collection services to the School of Engineering and allied programs. The role sits in the Science and Engineering Resource Group and reports to the Head of Terman Engineering Library.

You will assess and manage engineering collections, support data lifecycle management, collaborate with faculty and researchers, and contribute to digital initiatives and donor engagement.