Erik Limpitlaw

Erik Limpitlaw is the Digital Collections Licensing Librarian at Stanford University Libraries, where he plays a crucial role in managing electronic resources and digital collections.12 Here's an overview of his background and responsibilities:

Professional Background

Erik Limpitlaw is a leading expert in licensing electronic resources, compliance, and digital preservation.1 His professional experience includes working for notable organizations such as:

• Statewide California Educational Licensing Consortium (SCELC)
• Bloomberg, LP
• Thomson Reuters
• Springer/Nature
• Copyright Clearance Center (formerly Infotrieve, Inc.)

During his time at Bloomberg LP, he worked in the Chief Risk and Compliance Office, gaining valuable experience in data analysis within a major Fortune 500 company.1

Education

• J.D. from Syracuse University College of Law
• Bachelor's degree from Binghamton University - SUNY1

Current Role at Stanford

As the Digital Collections Licensing Librarian, Erik's primary responsibilities include:

• Reviewing and negotiating e-resource licenses and related documents on behalf of Stanford University Libraries (SUL)
• Ensuring that license terms meet SUL and Stanford University's policies and requirements
• Verifying that terms of use align with the needs of Stanford faculty, students, and staff
• Negotiating the best available prices for resources
• Recommending to Associate University Librarians and other leadership whether proposed licenses are acceptable and identifying potential issues and risks
• Serving on SUL committees addressing e-resource needs, planning, and evaluation
• Acting as a liaison for e-resource matters to Stanford's Coordinate Libraries (Crown Law, Lane Medical, and Graduate School of Business)1

Additional Interests and Involvement

Erik has shown a commitment to diversity and inclusion in his professional life:

• Served as a member of the Bloomberg LGBTQIA+ employee resource group B-PROUD
• Was a board member at OpenFinanceNYC, the largest networking group for LGBTQIA+ finance professionals in Manhattan
• Continues to serve as a Member Emeritus of OpenFinanceNYC1

Athletic Achievement

Erik is also a former member of the US National Rowing Team and competed in the 2001 World Championships in Lucerne, Switzerland in the men's lightweight pair.1