"Research and Engagement Services Humanities Librarian"

Case Western Reserve University seeks a forward-thinking, inclusive, and collaborative individual for the Research and Engagement Services Humanities Librarian position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Research and Engagement Services Librarian is responsible for managing a balanced portfolio of four key activities in support of Humanities programs within the College of Arts and Sciences: (1) collection management, (2) instruction, (3) research support, and (4) campus engagement.

ENVIRONMENT

Consistently ranked as one of the country’s leading private research institutions, Case Western Reserve University is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) that offers a robust learning environment for approximately 6,500 undergraduate and 6,000 graduate and professional students. Students enroll in the schools of dental medicine, engineering, management, medicine, law, nursing, and social work and the College of Arts and Sciences. Students can further engage with 100 interdisciplinary academic and research centers and institutes, all within an academic culture that promotes and values innovation of all kinds. Situated in Cleveland’s vibrant University Circle cultural community, CWRU is an integral partner with world-class cultural organizations such as the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Western Reserve Historical Society, the Cleveland Botanical Garden, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

The Kelvin Smith Library is the knowledge and creativity commons of Case Western Reserve University and part of a library system with over three million titles in print and digital formats. KSL is home to the University Archives and Special Collections and manuscripts consisting of over 17,000 linear feet, the Kulas Music Collection, and the Freedman Center for Digital Scholarship which advances research by partnering with scholars and students to explore and develop new forms of scholarship. KSL is a member of the Association of Research Libraries (ARL), OhioLINK, the Coalition for Networked Information (CNI), HathiTrust, and the Center for Research Libraries. In 2019, KSL was the recipient of the ACRL Excellence in Academic Libraries Award. KSL affiliate libraries include the Cleveland Institute of Art Library, the Cleveland Institute of Music Robinson Music Library, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Library, and a cooperative relationship with the Western Reserve Historical Society Research Library.

QUALIFICATIONS

The initial rank of the research and engagement librarian will be based upon the qualifications of the individual about that person’s professional knowledge, abilities and skills; contributions to the profession through service and scholarly endeavors; and professional qualities consistent with university and library values.

Education/Licensing: Master's degree in Library Science or relevant area and 1 to 3 years of experience.

SALARY

This position is a L2 with a minimum of $57,200. The salary will be offered to commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The full job description and application information are available at https://bit.ly/KSL_recruitment Job ID 13751. Please submit CV and Cover Letter.

EEO STATEMENT

Case Western Reserve University is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are protected under federal and state laws and university policy from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, protected veteran status, disability, age and genetic information