University of California - Irvine is hiring: Research Librarian for Engineering

Position Overview

Research Librarian for Engineering

The University of California, Irvine Libraries seeks an energetic, creative, knowledgeable, and user‑oriented Research Librarian for Engineering to serve as liaison to the Samueli School of Engineering, which includes the following four departments:

• Biomedical Engineering


• Civil & Environmental Engineering


• Electrical Engineering & Computer Science


• Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering

We are fully committed to inclusive excellence and encourage applicants to describe how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a liaison to faculty and students in the Samueli School of Engineering to ensure their research and information needs are met, and to promote the Libraries’ services and resources.


• Provide specialized instruction, subject guides, research consultations, and outreach services to the Samueli School of Engineering.


• Analyze trends in research, teaching, scholarly communications, and publishing in assigned areas.


• Select, assess, and manage collections and resources for assigned disciplines to support teaching and research needs on campus.


• Maintain sufficient knowledge to provide general reference assistance and effectively participate in the Libraries’ information literacy initiatives.


• Collaborate with librarians and staff throughout the Libraries in many departments, including Technical Services, Education & Outreach, and Data Publishing & Digital Scholarship on projects that further the strategic goals of the UC Irvine Libraries.


• Collaborate with Engineering, STEM, and/or science librarians in the UC Libraries to coordinate purchases, services, and systemwide projects.


• As a member of the Collection Strategies Department, join a team focused on providing leadership to develop, plan, promote, deliver, manage, and evaluate the Libraries’ collections and services.


• Other duties as assigned, including permanent or interim subject liaison responsibilities depending on interests, background, and library needs.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or an equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and library experience.


• Educational background and/or library experience in engineering or another applied science field.


• Knowledge of engineering or applied sciences disciplines, including familiarity with relevant research methods, scholarly communication practices, and resources used in engineering or related STEM fields.


• Demonstrated experience teaching in a library or in higher education using information literacy frameworks to support engineering or STEM disciplines.


• Demonstrated interest in working with students and faculty.


• Commitment to user‑centered library services.


• Strong interest in how libraries can support open access and data management policies.


• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.


• Ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively to support teamwork, and inclusive excellence within the UC Irvine Libraries and the campus.


• Ability to meet the University of California criteria for advancement and promotion.

Preferred

• Familiarity with information formats such as engineering standards, technical reports, or patents.


• Understanding of key issues in engineering collection development or scholarly communication.


• Interest or background with generative AI, data analysis, or other emerging technologies that could support engineering research.


• Experience building partnerships to enhance learning and student success.

Salary & Benefits

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience based on the University of California pay scales. Appointment is anticipated to be at the Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian rank with a salary range of $72,224 – $102,121. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment.

Librarians receive two days per month of annual leave, thirteen paid holidays, and one day per month of sick leave. The University has an excellent retirement system and offers a variety of group health, life, and disability insurance plans. Benefits are approximately 45% of salary. Librarians at UC Irvine are academic appointees. This is a represented position.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC anti‑discrimination policy.

A finalist will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decision within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination.


• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy


• UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties


• APM – 035: Affimative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment.