Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Librarian job at Stanford University in Stanford, CA

Title: Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Librarian Location: Stanford United States Job Description: This position is dual posted at Librarian 2 and 3. A cover letter and resume are required. Stanford University Libraries is seeking a full-time Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Librarian to join the Robin Li and Melissa Ma Science Library. 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. About Stanford 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 Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Librarian is responsible for the development and delivery of research, instruction, and collections services to assist library patrons with identifying and locating sources of information in chemistry and chemical engineering. The position also serves as the University Libraries' primary liaison to the Department of Chemistry and to the Department of Chemical Engineering and related departments and programs. As a member of an interdisciplinary team of science and engineering librarians in the Science and Engineering Resource Group (SERG), the Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Librarian collaborates with colleagues to provide direct support in the use of library materials and online information resources and guidance on the scholarly communication process. The Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Librarian joins the Biology Librarian, the Mathematics, Statistics and Computational Sciences Librarian, and the Physics Librarian at the Robin Li and Melissa Ma Science Library, reports to the Head of the Li & Ma Science Library, and contributes to the library-wide outreach efforts of the Li & Ma Science Library, SERG, and the Stanford University Libraries. Core Duties*: Serves as primary liaison to the departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and related departments and programs to ensure that library services and collections support current research and teaching programs. Maintains close contact with faculty to anticipate their research and instructional needs and to provide relevant library resources and programs. ● Provides reference, instruction, data management, and advanced online search services in chemistry and chemical engineering. ○ Provides reference services for research and instructional programs. Helps users to find and manage information, including data, and to critically evaluate and use resources and tools. ○ Teaches classes, leads tours and/or gives demonstrations of library resources and materials and on related methods and tools. ○ Uses outreach strategies and instructional services to develop relationships with users that optimize the impact of library expertise and services in the areas of chemistry, chemical engineering, and lab safety information. ○ Supports digital scholarship efforts by providing instruction and support to make articles and data created by Stanford authors FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, and Reusable). ○ Consults and performs advanced bibliographic, chemical structure, chemical reaction, and numeric searches in chemistry and chemical engineering resources. ○ Develops and maintains resources such as bibliographic and reference links in library guides and web pages. ● Selects library materials and information resources in chemistry and chemical engineering, including responsibility for collection management and preservation decision-making. ○ Acquires, manages, and evaluates chemistry and chemical engineering resources and materials. ○ Keeps abreast of current and emerging publication trends and information distribution practices for chemistry and chemical engineering resources. Remains aware of developments, standards, and best practices in information science. ○ Selects current and retrospective materials in the disciplines according to established policies and practice. ○ Eval Apply tot his job Apply To this Job