Research and Engagement Services - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Librarian

POSITION DESCRIPTION. The Research and Engagement Services Librarian plays a pivotal role in advancing research, teaching, and learning within a vibrant Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) community, with a primary focus on Engineering and Computer & Data Science disciplines. The Librarian will work both independently and collaboratively with library colleagues and campus partners to contribute to academic success and advance strategic initiatives through a balanced portfolio of four key activities: collection management, instruction, research support, and client engagement. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking librarian who thrives on collaboration, embraces emerging technologies, is familiar with digital scholarship and scholarly communication services, and is passionate about supporting STEM initiatives.

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, supporting all patrons in research and study with nearly three million titles. KSL is home to the University Archives and Special Collections and manuscripts, 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.

QUALIFICATIONS. The initial rank of the Research and Engagement Librarian will be based upon the qualifications of the individual regarding 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.

Librarian 2 Education/Experience: Master’s degree in Library Science or relevant area; 2 years of appropriate experience may be required; advanced degree in STEM preferred.

Librarian 3 Education/Experience: Master’s degree in Library Science or relevant area and 6 years of relevant library experience preferred.

SALARY. The minimum salary for a Librarian 2 is $57,200. The minimum salary for a Librarian 3 is $65,780. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS. The full job description and application information for each rank are available through the following links. Please submit a CV and cover letter.

Librarian 2: https://bit.ly/ksl_stemL2

Librarian 3: https://bit.ly/ksl_stemL3