Description
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 six departments: Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Nhu Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Materials Science and Engineering, and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
The UC Irvine Libraries are fully committed to inclusive excellence, and we encourage applicants to address how their skills, expertise, and experiences might serve the varied communities of California. Please feel free to include relevant information in any of your application materials.
Qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply.
At the heart of the University of California, Irvine’s academic community, the UC Irvine Libraries plays a vital role in enabling our outstanding students, faculty, and researchers to create new knowledge, develop lifelong learning skills, and make meaningful contributions to society. We value innovation and collaboration, and we are committed to fostering an environment that promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our commitment is described in our Diversity Statement and Plan, https://diversity.lib.uci.edu/diversity-statement-and-plan. The UC Irvine Libraries received the 2024 Library Excellence in Access and Diversity (LEAD) Award from Insight Into Diversity, https://www.insightintodiversity.com/ magazine, a leader in advancing best practices in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) in higher education.
The Libraries’ physical spaces consist of the Langson Library, the Science Library, the Library Gateway Study Center, and the Grunigen Medical Library (located at the UC Irvine Medical Center in Orange, CA).
The University of California, Irvine, is nestled in over 1,500 acres of coastal foothills, five miles from the Pacific Ocean, between San Diego and Los Angeles and located on the homelands of the Acjachemen and Tongva peoples, https://diversity.lib.uci.edu/land-acknowledgement. Founded in 1965, UC Irvine has over 37,000 undergraduate and graduate students and over 1,800 faculty and staff. Nearly 67% of UC Irvine students identify themselves as Asian American, African American, Chicano/Latino, or Native American. Over 50% of UC Irvine’s bachelor’s degrees are awarded to first generation college students. The University is committed to serving students from all backgrounds as demonstrated by UC Irvine’s Black Thriving Initiative and its designation as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), and an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI), https://www.admissions.uci.edu/discover/why-uci/diversity.php. The New York Times ranks UC Irvine as the #1 college doing the most for the American Dream, and U.S. News and Report ranks UC Irvine among the top ten public universities in the nation. The University offers graduate degrees in more than 100 academic disciplines and interdisciplinary programs in addition to the M.D. and J.D.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Librarians at UC Irvine are academic appointees. Non-managerial librarians are represented by an exclusive bargaining agent, University Council – American Federation of Teachers (UC-AFT). This is a represented position.
As academic appointees, UC Irvine Librarians receive potential career status at the time of their initial appointment. Librarians periodically receive administrative and peer review for merit increases based on the following criteria: 1) professional competence and quality of service within the Library; 2) professional activity outside the Library; 3) university and public service; and 4) research and other creative activity.
Consideration will be given to applicants with a wide range of years of experience, including qualified early career librarians.
The full position description is listed on the UCI Libraries website at https://www.lib.uci.edu/libraries-experience/academic-staff-positions with links to additional websites featuring campus and community information.
Apply via UCI AP Recruit at: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF10110.
Salary 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 of $72,224-$102,121. The posted UC salary scales set the minimum pay determined by rank and salary point at appointment. See Table for Represented Librarians at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ntD6oW0-Ceeuk0qK7MPOZt8ydzYuOBB8/view.
Applications received by May 11, 2026, will receive first consideration.
The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 nondiscrimination policy.
Requirements
Qualifications
Required
Graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent combination of relevant advanced degree and library experience.
Educational background and/or library experience in engineering or other 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.
