Sarah's role in the library
I am the liaison for the Computer Science, Bioengineering and Mechanical Engineering Departments. I collect materials and provide research support for these departments and their related labs and research groups, in addition I maintain the library's collection of industry standards. I provide instruction support for PWR courses and teach workshops on various topics at the Engineering Library.
Topic Guides by Sarah
| Guide | Last Updated | Subject tag |
|---|---|---|
| Automotive engineering | 2012-12-18 | Automotive engineering |
| Sample topic guide for training | 2012-09-27 | |
| Bioengineering | 2012-10-11 | Bioengineering |
| Medical device design and regulations | 2012-09-17 | Bioengineering, Materials science and engineering, Mechanical design, Medicine and health |
| Computer science | 2012-11-13 | Computer sciences |
| Mechanical Engineering | 2012-09-17 | Mechanical design, Mechanical engineering |
| Standards | 2012-10-16 | Engineering |
Course Guides by Sarah
| Course number | Term | Guide | Instructor |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWR 1CS | Winter 2013 | Debating the Environment | Shekhar, C. |
| PWR 1RC | Winter 2013 | Domestication: How Humans Shape the Natural World | Carpenter, R. |
| ENGR 202W | Fall 2012 | ENGR 202W: Technical Writing | Reichard, C. |
| MATSCI-81 | Fall | MATSCI 81N: Bioengineering materials to heal the body | Heilshorn, S. |
| ENGR 102M | Fall | Technical/Professional Writing for Mechanical Engineers | McDevitt, M. |
Professional activities
Member, American Society for Engineering Educators - Engineering Libraries Division (2008 - present)
Selected publications
Lester, S. (presenter), “The End User Experience;” Springer E-book Summit, San Diego, CA, January 7, 2011
Lester, S. (presenter), “Stanford Engineering Library —Envisioning an Evolving Facility;” American Society for Engineering Education, Engineering Libraries Division, June 22, 2010
Lester, S. (2009). Using Serendipity to Navigate the Stacks. Ambidextrous, 11, 10-12.
More about Sarah
Prior to becoming a librarian I worked in a number of different positions doing web UI design and programming as well as graphic design. In my free time I'm very craft minded, pursuing knitting, quilting, and forever trying to comprehend crochet. As the child of three generations of Engineers, I have an appreciation for the profession and the types of resources required for success.
