Research and Engagement Services - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Librarian 2

About the role

The Research and Engagement Services Librarian plays a pivotal role in advancing research, teaching, and learning within a vibrant Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) community, with a primary focus on Engineering and Computer & Data Science disciplines. The Librarian will work both independently and collaboratively with library colleagues and campus partners to contribute to academic success through a balanced portfolio of four key activities: collection management, instruction, research support, and client engagement. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking librarian who thrives on collaboration, embraces emerging technologies, and is passionate about supporting STEM scholarship.

Responsibilities

• Collection Development & Resource Strategy: Lead the selection and evaluation of resources that meet the specialized needs of engineering and STEM programs and align with university priorities and library goals. Manage budget allocations for discipline-specific resources such as engineering standards, patents, and datasets to ensure comprehensive support for research and instruction. (20%)
• Instructional Support & Student Success: Design and deliver high-impact instruction that fosters information fluency and research skills. Collaborate with faculty to integrate library resources into the curriculum using innovative formats and technologies, including artificial intelligence and data literacies. Contribute to the Research & Engagement Services team's student success initiatives that support academic achievement and lifelong learning. (20%)
• Research Support: Serve as a trusted partner to faculty and researchers, providing guidance in areas such as scholarly communication, open access publishing, bibliometrics, and research visibility. Offer responsive research support through consultations, chat, and on-call services. (20%)
• Campus Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, faculty, and departments to understand their evolving needs. Promote library services and resources through targeted outreach, workshops, and user research. Champion emerging forms of scholarship and foster interdisciplinary collaborations that expand the library's impact across campus. (20%)
• Participate on library and campus committees: Actively participate in library and campus committees to foster collaboration, advance strategic initiatives, and help shape policies and procedures that support student and faculty success. (7%)
• Demonstrate a record of or interest in engaging in scholarship, creative work, and professional service that contributes to the advancement of academic librarianship. Represent the library at regional and national levels, and support initiatives that enhance the university's research and teaching mission. Maintain fluency in emerging library issues and trends and contribute to strategic initiatives that elevate the library's role in academic excellence. (6%)
• Understand and articulate organizational culture and strategic alignment. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a work culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect for distinct perspectives. (6%)
• Nonessential Functions: Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

Requirements

Education/Experience: Master's degree in Library Science or relevant area; 2 years of appropriate experience may be required; advanced degree in STEM preferred.

Skills

• Subject Expertise: Knowledge of STEM disciplines, particularly engineering and computer and data science, and a familiarity with the research lifecycle, scholarly communication, and academic publishing practices.
• Instructional & Research Excellence: Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering instruction and applying best practices in information and AI literacy. Provide research support to students, faculty, and staff.
• Technological Fluency: Able to leverage emerging technologies and tools to enhance research, teaching, and learning.
• Collection Development: Experience in evaluating, selecting, and managing collections that support STEM disciplines, including specialized resources like engineering technical standards, patents, and datasets.
• Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to diplomacy and teamwork.
• Project & Time Management: Effective organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Assessment & Evaluation: Ability to assess and critically analyze outcomes for services, technologies, and resources to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals.
• Professional Engagement: Evidence of or an interest in ongoing professional contributions through publications, presentations, creative work, or service at the regional, or national level.