Technology and Digital Strategies Librarian

Job Details

Case Western Reserve University seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative individual for the Technology and Digital Strategies Librarian position.

A search is being conducted to fill one open position. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for the rank of either a Librarian 2 or a Librarian 3 are encouraged to apply. Please see below for details regarding the qualifications, salary, and applications for each rank.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Kelvin Smith Library (KSL) of Case Western Reserve University seeks an enthusiastic, innovative, and collaborative individual to serve as the Technology & Digital Strategies Librarian (TDSL). Reporting to the Associate University Librarian for Creation & Curation services, the TDSL coordinates library technology and digital strategies to include the catalog and discovery systems, storage, desktop support, and related infrastructure. The TDSL serves as a library liaison to the University’s central IT department (UTech) to provide a single point of contact and oversees the work of two UTech personnel that support the work of this position. The TDSL works with all CWRU libraries and affiliated libraries to ensure catalog and discovery system services as needed. The Kelvin Smith Library is deeply committed to promoting a culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect where all people are welcome, heard, empowered, and valued.

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 Technology and Digital Strategies 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 and 1-3 years of relevant library experience preferred.

Librarian 3 Education/Experience: Master’s degree in Library Science or relevant area and 3-6 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_tdsL2

Librarian 3: https://bit.ly/ksl_tdsL3

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.