Patent, Trademark, and Government Documents Librarian

Job overview

The Patent, Trademark, and Government Documents Librarian role is onsite in Stillwater, OK. The posting states a minimum salary of $65,000 for 11 months. The position is a tenure-track faculty role at the Oklahoma State University Library, leading the Patent and Trademark Resource Center and government documents unit. The librarian provides administrative leadership and reference support for the units, serves the Regional Federal Depository Library collection, and assists selective libraries across Oklahoma. Liaison work, instruction, collection development, and outreach support the Library’s mission and expand access to relevant resources for campus and public communities.

What you'll do

• Lead the Patent and Trademark Resource Center and government documents unit
• provide administrative leadership and serve as a resource for students, staff, faculty, and the Oklahoma public
• lead the Regional Federal Depository Library collection and guide selective libraries in Oklahoma
• serve as liaison to History and Political Science
• provide reference services, library instruction, collection development, and outreach
• develop collaborations and initiatives
• meet university standards for tenure-track faculty scholarship, creative activity, and service.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

stillwater ok

tenure-track faculty

university library

government documents

patent and trademark resource center

regional federal depository library

library instruction

collection development

$65,000 minimum

11-month appointment

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Benefits package
• generous holiday schedule and leave accrual
• start-up funding for research or travel
• access to the Library’s grant writer, development team, and communications team.

Why this role

Tenure-track faculty appointment requiring a Master’s in Library and Information Science. Application review begins October 16, 2026 and continues until filled; candidates will be asked to deliver a presentation to faculty and staff.

About the employer

The OSU/A&M System is hiring for this role. Industry: Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools. Sector: 61.