Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Librarian

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Librarian University Libraries, Stanford, California, United States Thank you for your interest in Stanford University. While we have instituted a hiring pause for non-critical staff positions, we are actively recruiting for the positions currently listed on our careers page.

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DATE POSTED

Mar 20, 2026 SCHEDULE Full-time

JOB CODE

1782 EMPLOYEE STATUS Regular GRADE H REQUISITION ID 108520 WORK

ARRANGEMENT

Hybrid Eligible 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 andor 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. ○ Evaluates commercial software, data sources, and technology for purchase by the libraries in support of departmental programs. ○ Responsible for identifying data that should be collected and archived locally, and for working with appropriate staff to develop the infrastructure for delivering these digital resources. ○ Collaborates with other subject specialists to ensure collections cover interdisciplinary areas that lie outside conventional subject boundaries. ○ Reviews collections for transfer, discard, and preservation purposes in coordination with colleagues from science, engineering, and other related areas. ○ Promotes use of collections and resources through outreach activities and online resources and services.

• Stays abreast of developments in chemical information librarianship by actively participating in professional organizations.
• Participates andor leads library projects, programs, and committees, as appropriate.
• - 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:

Librarian 2:

• Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and two or more years of relevant experience in a relevant library setting or a combination of education and relevant experience. Strongly desire an academic background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering. Librarian 3:
• Advanced Degree in Library Science or a relevant academic discipline with demonstrated understanding of academic libraries and five years of experience in a relevant library setting with evidence of capacity to work at a high level of responsibility or a combination of education and relevant experience.

Strongly desire an academic background in Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Librarian 2:

• Familiarity with resources in and support for chemistry andor chemical engineering.
• Experience with relevant aspects of library operations including understanding of contemporary library practices, trends and emerging technologies.
• Demonstrated understanding of the broad scope of library operations with ability to understand how their role interacts with the rest of the organization.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and negotiate issues with people from different parts of the library.
• Ability to identify challenges and opportunities, engage others in their resolution and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate resources in terms of content quality, functionality and user interface issues.
• Ability to independently perform complex job functions such as collection management reviews.
• Consistent display of strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated bibliographic expertise or basic managerialsupervisory skills.

Librarian 3: In addition to the Librarian 2

Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of resources in and support for chemistry andor chemical engineering.
• Deep understanding and engagement with the range of library operations, trends and practices.
• Evidence of professional contribution and achievement beyond the library.
• Demonstrated success in engaging with colleagues across the University and beyond in a collaborative and construction fashion.
• Ability to manage projects, develop policies or drive library initiatives across functional lines.
• Demonstrated success in independently performing complex job functions such as collection management reviews.
• Evidence of engagement in relevant professional or academic communities.
• Consistent display of excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong presentation skills.

Other Relevant Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities May Include:

• Adequate knowledge of the literature in the physical and life sciences is required.
• General knowledge of collection development principles and practices is preferred and is required for appointment at the Librarian 3 rank. Experience in the selection of scholarly materials, particularly in areas of chemistry and chemical engineering is preferred.
• Experience with computational methods and tools for chemistry and chemical engineering research and instruction, including scripting and programming languages (e.g. R, Python, Matlab) is preferred.
• Ability to contribute to the development and implementation of new or improved services and resources in support of research and teaching. Preferred evidence would be successful work supporting graduate level research, experience working with academic research data, and providing related instruction.
• Demonstrated information-seeking skills, including database and Internet searching, and familiarity with print and online chemical information resources.
• Ability to manage time and multiple projects in a complex, changing environment with a positive, flexible, creative, and innovative attitude.
• Demonstrated capacity to work effectively and collegially with staff at all levels as well as with faculty and students is required.

Physical Requirements:

• Constantly sit, perform desk-based computer tasks.
• Frequently twistbendstoopsquat, grasps lightlyfine manipulation, grasp forcefully, sortfile paperwork or parts, liftcarrypushpull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Occasionally standwalk, reachwork above shoulders, writing by hand, kneelcrawl, 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.
• - Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of his or her job.

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, adminguide.

stanford.edu . 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. The expected pay range for this position is $99,395 to $115,000 per annum for Librarian 2 and $124,864 to $135,144 per annum for Librarian 3. Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. 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. At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. Why Stanford is for

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