Bio

As Head Librarian of the Robin Li and Melissa Ma Science Library, I oversee a talented group of librarians and public service staff, focused on supporting Stanford students and faculty with their information needs. As the Physics Librarian and the Acting Mathematics and Statistics Librarian, I am responsible for keeping Stanford researchers and students well-supported with information resources and research assistance in physics, applied physics, and astronomy and in mathematics and statistics. Through the University Libraries, I also serve as the local Refworks administrator and on the Bibliographic Management support team. Prior to Stanford, I was in the Caltech libraries and even earlier, participated in the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) program.

Current Role at Stanford

Head Librarian, Robin Li and Melissa Ma Science Library, Physics Librarian, and Acting Mathematics and Statistics Librarian. 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: Science Library Position: Head Librarian, Li & Ma Science Library, and 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

Work Experience

  • Physics Librarian, Stanford University (8/1/2010 - Present)

    Location

    376 Lomita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305

  • Acting Mathematics and Statistics Librarian, Stanford University (5/7/2022 - Present)

    Location

    376 Lomita Dr, Stanford, CA 94305

  • Interim Head, Robin Li and Melissa Ma Science Library, Stanford University (5/7/2022 - 5/15/2023)

    Location

    376 Lomita Dr, 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