Current Role at Stanford

As the Physics Librarian, I support Stanford researchers and students with information resources and research assistance in physics, applied physics, and astronomy. Through the University Libraries, I also serve as the local Refworks administrator. In support of the Diversity and Access Office, I also serve on the Board of the Asian Staff Forum (ASF) and as a mentor in the Asian Interactive Mentoring (AIM) program.

Honors & Awards

  • Staff Award, Stanford Asian American Community (2010)

Education & Certifications

  • MLIS, San Jose State University, Library and Information Science
  • BS, University of California at Irvine, Electrical Engineering

Contact

  • Academic
    skota@stanford.edu
    University - Academic staff Department: Li Ma Science Library Position: Physics Librarian
    • 376 LOMITA DR
    • Sapp Center for Science Teaching and Learning
    • Robin Li and Melissa Ma Science Library, Room 404A
    • STANFORD,  California  94305 

Additional Info

  • Mail Code: 5070

Work Experience

  • Physics Librarian, Stanford University (August 2010 - Present)

    Location

    475 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305

  • Head Librarian and Bibliographer, Physics Library, Stanford University (August 2002 - August 2010)

    Location

    382 Via Pueblo Mall, Stanford, CA 94305

  • Acting Head Librarian and Bibliographer, Physics Library, Stanford University (April 2000 - July 2002)

    Location

    382 Via Pueblo Mall, Stanford, CA 94305

  • Reference and Instructional Services Librarian, Science and Engineering Resource Group, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford University (September 1997 - April 2000)

    Location

    Building 380, Stanford, CA 94305

  • Senior Librarian Assistant, Caltech Library System, California Institute of Technology (May 1993 - September 1997)

    Location

    Millikan Library, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA

  • Assistant English Teacher, Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program

    Location

    Harima-cho, Hyogo-ken, Japan

Professional Affiliations and Activities

  • Library Advisory Board, American Institute of Physics (2015 - 2018)
  • Chair, Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division, Special Libraries Association (2013 - 2013)
  • Chair, Asian Staff Forum (2009 - 2012)
  • Library Advisory Board, World Scientific Publishing (2007 - 2012)
  • President, School of Library and Information Science Alumni Association, San Jose State University (2000 - 2003)
  • Member, Phi Beta Kappa
  • Member, Tau Beta Phi
  • Member, Eta Kappa Nu
  • Member, Beta Phi Mu