
Stella Ota
Physics Librarian, Chemistry Library
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
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Staff Award, Stanford Asian American Community (2010)
Education & Certifications
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MLIS, San Jose State University, Library and Information Science
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BS, University of California at Irvine, Electrical Engineering
Work Experience
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Physics Librarian, Stanford University (August 2010 - Present)
Location
475 Via Ortega, Stanford, CA 94305
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Head Librarian and Bibliographer, Physics Library, Stanford University (August 2002 - August 2010)
Location
382 Via Pueblo Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
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Acting Head Librarian and Bibliographer, Physics Library, Stanford University (April 2000 - July 2002)
Location
382 Via Pueblo Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
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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
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Senior Librarian Assistant, Caltech Library System, California Institute of Technology (May 1993 - September 1997)
Location
Millikan Library, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
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Assistant English Teacher, Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
Location
Harima-cho, Hyogo-ken, Japan
Professional Affiliations and Activities
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Library Advisory Board, American Institute of Physics (2015 - 2018)
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Chair, Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics Division, Special Libraries Association (2013 - 2013)
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Chair, Asian Staff Forum (2009 - 2012)
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Library Advisory Board, World Scientific Publishing (2007 - 2012)
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President, School of Library and Information Science Alumni Association, San Jose State University (2000 - 2003)
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Member, Phi Beta Kappa
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Member, Tau Beta Phi
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Member, Eta Kappa Nu
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Member, Beta Phi Mu