Case Western Reserve University

Salary Grade

Case Western Reserve University is committed to providing a transparent estimate of the salary range available for this position at the time of its posting. The salary range is between $57,200 and $72,358, depending on qualifications, experience, department budgets, and industry data.

Employees receive more than just a paycheck. University employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare, retirement plans, tuition assistance, paid time off, and a winter recess.

Job Description

POSITION OBJECTIVE

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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Collection management: Coordinate, evaluate, and select digital and print resources. Develop and implement collection policies and resource selection, qualitative and quantitative evaluation of resources that are consistent with university programs and the library's strategic goals, and oversight and management of annual budget allocations. Familiarity with open scholarships, especially open educational resources and open educational practices. (20%)
2. Instruction: Provide expertise in instruction and research support and apply best practices; apply advanced techniques and technologies, and good judgment in the field. Develop and deliver information fluency models and output measures, research skills or other relevant areas, partnering with faculty to provide a high-quality instructional experience using a variety of techniques and formats. Participate in the team¿s Student Success instruction initiatives. (20%)
3. Research support: Provide expertise, consultation, and guidance in research support for faculty and students at each step of the research cycle as appropriate to discover, create, and manage print and digital information resources effectively. Provide general research help through on-call, consultation, and chat services. Keep abreast of developments in relevant research and scholarly communication and develop formal and informal methods of engagement that highlight the library¿s role in promoting and furthering research. Knowledgeable and experienced with technologies and standards used in digital humanities work such as Open Educational Resources (OER), digital publishing platforms, practices, and/or other resources. Knowledge of primary sources, special collections, and archives and their applications in research support. (20%)
4. Campus engagement: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Meet regularly with faculty to learn about their research and teaching needs and deliver support as needed. Regularly promote library resources and services, develop strategies and materials to promote curricular and academic goals, and conduct and analyze user research through surveys, focus groups, etc. to ascertain the level of community satisfaction with library services. Educate, engage, and market to faculty and students traditional and emerging forms of scholarship and forge new collaborations and relationships that extend the libraries¿ capacity to support the university¿s interdisciplinary initiatives. (20%)
5. Possess a significant level of expertise within library science; contributions are recognized at the library and university; maintain knowledge about library emerging issues and trends and the role of the library. Contribute to the library through committee service and professional publications or presentations to professional organizations at the local, regional, or national level. (13%)
6. Understands and articulates organizational positioning and strategic alignment. Contributes to the maintenance of a work culture of inclusion of distinct perspectives, civility, and belonging. (6%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Continuous contact with the Research and Engagement Services Team Leader to ensure excellent service; moderate contact with staff on all levels of the organization to support the provision of library services, including discipline-specific collaboration with University Archives and Special Collections. Occasional contact with managers and staff of other units in the library as required by projects.

University: Frequent consultation with faculty, including assigned liaison faculty, faculty committees and other department administrators to determine teaching and research informational requirements to make appropriate information management decisions, instruction, and reference consultation. Work regularly with faculty to develop, review, and improve information management policies and procedures. Consult occasionally with other campus librarians to coordinate information management decisions for the provision of library services. (6%-15%) Consult regularly with staff throughout the university to develop and implement programs for the delivery of services to students and faculty.

External: Participate in local, regional, and national organizations to maintain a network of informational professionals. Infrequent to occasional collaboration with colleagues in OhioLINK and other academic libraries. Infrequent to occasional contact with vendors to support print and electronic resource selections in assigned subject areas.

Students: Frequent daily communication with students to provide assistance and information resources to support their education and research needs.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities but may supervise nonexempt staff, student employees, and temporary full or part-time workers.

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

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Ability to make decisions in area of expertise; can collaborate and partner effectively; moderately expert in instruction and research support and able to apply best practices; can use advanced techniques and technology to innovate; ability to perform or administer slightly complex or specialized duties; communicates effectively.
2. Knowledge of structure, organization, creation, management, dissemination, use, and curation of all forms of scholarship and information resources.
3. Understanding of, and the ability to respond effectively to, changes in teaching, learning, and research.
4. Effective scholarly communication, instruction, research, and discovery skills.
5. Strong interpersonal skills, especially the ability to work collaboratively and diplomatically as a team player; Strong written and verbal communication skills.
6. Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills; Capacity for working independently to meet deadlines.
7. Ability to evaluate critically and to assess existing and new information services and technologies.
8. Evidence of professional contributions publishing, creative contributions, presentations and/or professional service at the state, regional, national, or international level; keeps abreast of the role and application of trends for libraries in higher education.
9. Ability to work in and contribute to an environment of inclusion of distinct perspectives, civility, and belonging.
10. Knowledge of open and digital scholarship infrastructure, operations
11. Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university, while adhering to the staff policy on conflict of commitment and interest.
12. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
13. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face-to-face.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office/library environment

Hybrid Eligibility

This position is eligible for hybrid work arrangement up to two remote days per week at the discretion of the department. New employees may begin a hybrid schedule upon approval from the supervisor, successful completion of an orientation period and signing the remote work checklist certification form.

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.

Reasonable Accommodations

Case Western Reserve University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the CWRU Office of Equity at 216-368-3066 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicants will be made on a case-by-case basis.

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