Hybrid Engineering Librarian: Data & Collections

Stanford University; Palo Alto (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Job summary

Stanford University Libraries seeks an innovative Engineering Librarian to support research and instruction for the School of Engineering and allied programs. The role sits in the SERG and reports to the Head of Terman Engineering Library; hybrid work is supported.

The librarian will manage collections, data management, licensing, and outreach, collaborating with faculty and researchers to advance data-driven scholarship and digital resources.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in engineering, information science, library science, or related field.
• Two or more years in a research library or similar information mediation experience.
• Strong communication and collaboration with faculty, students, and staff.
• Experience with data management, digital libraries, or scholarly communications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates engineering resources for inclusion in the Engineering Library collection.
• Provides assessment and analytics for the Library Information Budget.
• Plans and oversees the Engineering materials budget and monitors expenditures.
• Manages licensing agreements for electronic engineering resources.
• Develops innovative digital information resources integrated into library services.
• Promotes Stanford Digital Repository and supports outreach.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Research support

Digital libraries

Data management

Project management

Programming basics

Education

Advanced degree in engineering or information/library science

Tools

XML

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Stanford University Libraries seeks an innovative Engineering Librarian to support research and instruction for the School of Engineering and allied programs. The role sits in the SERG and reports to the Head of Terman Engineering Library; hybrid work is supported.

The librarian will manage collections, data management, licensing, and outreach, collaborating with faculty and researchers to advance data-driven scholarship and digital resources.