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 $65,780 and $83,212, 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.

QUALIFICAITONS

Education/Licensing. Master’s degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline plus 6 years of library experience.
Experience. The Technology and Digital Strategies Librarian must have sufficient library experience and expertise in library leadership, management, and the work of a team/unit/department to serve as a supervisor, advisor, and mentor.
Librarian Level: Appointment to the level of librarian assumes that all requirements of that level have been met and sustained, that the individual will demonstrate continued and outstanding growth in the profession and perform existing duties and responsibilities at the highest level. Librarian levels are outlined in the librarian assembly handbook.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Ability to make evidence-based decisions on a strategic basis; to engage in leadership activities in library, scholarly, and professional organizations; to exercise the highest level of professional judgment and provide evidence of longstanding leadership. Able to apply best practices; can use advanced techniques and technology to innovate; able to perform or administer most complex or most specialized duties; communicate effectively; and employ general management theories and practices.
2. Evidence of professional contributions publishing, creative contributions, presentations, and/or professional service at the state, regional, national, or international level; notable contributions to advance librarianship and increase service to the University and community; keeps abreast of the role and application of trends for libraries in higher education
3. Demonstrated experience with library services platforms, e-resource management systems and principles, digital repositories and preservation strategies, and other library technologies. These include general practices and standards for library technical services workflows (cataloging, metadata, acquisitions¿)
4. Evidence of managing and optimizing complex desktop, storage, and networked technologies
5. Ability to manage and forecast a budget.
6. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
7. Demonstrable collaborative management style and a commitment to exceptional user services.
8. Ability to cultivate an environment of empathy, collaboration, and respect.
9. 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.
10. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
11. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Provides creative and innovative leadership to Kelvin Smith Library, collaborating across teams and externally. Communicates effectively and employs general management theories and practices. Plans for library or functional area(s), including the design and evaluation of policies, services, and programs. Effectively implements relevant policies, operations, and services with a user-centered approach. Implements change management when needed, develops operational procedures and policies, and advocates for all necessary staff and resources. Collects and analyzes data for evidence-based decision-making and planning. (25%)
2. Identify, articulate, and implement innovative digital strategies for the development, management, and maintenance of all technology-driven services for Kelvin Smith Library. Ability to translate requirements, identify technologies and support needs, and implement solutions that enable the goals of library teams and the mission and vision of Kelvin Smith Library and Case Western Reserve University. (15%)
3. Serve as the Library’s liaison to UTech for the purchase, implementation, and support of all technology and digital storage solutions, including administrative, public, and lab computing. Manage a dedicated technology budget and approve technology purchases. Oversee the day-to-day priorities of two UTech personnel assigned to support Kelvin Smith Library technology operations. Collaboratively establish prioritization of work and communicate performance results with UTech supervisors. (15%)
4. Provides leadership and support for all aspects of Library Services Platform for Kelvin Smith Library, all Case Western Reserve University campus libraries, and the Cleveland Institute of Music (CIM). Serve as OhioLINK lead implementer for our campus Library Services Platform. Carry out or support a variety of large and/or complex data loading, extraction, and manipulation or transformation processes for a range of library uses and with a variety of data types including but not limited to catalog/bibliographic data, holdings and item data, user data, etc. (15%)
5. As a member of the Kelvin Smith Library Leadership Team, actively contributes and engages in information sharing, ideation, library-wide planning, decision making, and the development of KSLs strategic framework. Implements all strategic objectives relevant to your position as leader in the organization and your area of focus. Specific LT guidelines are outlined in the team charter (15%)
6. Contributes to the library, the institution, and the profession through sustained and progressive scholarship, creative expression, and service at the state, regional, national, or international level; contributions will support the advancement of librarianship and increase service to the University, and community.(8%)
7. Cultivates a work environment that promotes and maintains an environment and culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect (6%)