Joseph R. Kraus

Joseph R. Kraus is an Associate Professor and Reference & Digital Repository Librarian at the Arthur Lakes Library, Colorado School of Mines. He holds a BS in Physics from Beloit College (1989) and an MLS from the University of Maryland (1995). With over 25 years of experience in academic libraries, his previous positions include Science and Engineering Librarian roles at George Mason University and the University of Denver.

His research focuses on scholarly communication, open repositories, citation analysis, and library services for STEM disciplines. Kraus leads initiatives in digital scholarship and open science, emphasizing practical solutions for resource-constrained environments.

Kraus is professionally active in library organizations, including:

• Chair of Physics-Astronomy-Mathematics and Sci-Tech divisions at Special Libraries Association
• Founding convener of STEM-focused STELLA group
• Publication oversight committees for American Physical Society and CRC Press
• Editor of Journal of Creative Library Practice and former editor of Collaborative Librarianship
• Conference organizer for Open Repositories international events

His work demonstrates consistent engagement with library innovation, including publications on institutional repository management, graduate student training, and open access publishing models.