POSITION OBJECTIVE
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 who 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Provide direction, support, and training for all aspects of the Library Services Platform (Ex Libris Product Suite) for CWRU campus and affiliate libraries. Utilize a significant level of expertise within library technology and digital systems; maintain knowledge about emerging trends and techniques for these technologies and systems. (35%)
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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. Supervise two UTech personnel assigned to support Kelvin Smith Library technology operations. Collaboratively establish prioritization of work and communicate performance results with UTech supervisors. (20%)
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Provide leadership for the planning and development of technology strategies across the array of library and IT platforms that support our mission. (13%)
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Test, troubleshoot, and resolve problems related to library systems, working with managers and staff across the libraries. Assist staff in the libraries with questions and problems related to system functionality (7%)
- 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. Coordinate and lead data clean-up and enhancement projects (6%)
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Contributes to the library, the institution, and the profession through sustained and progressive scholarship, creative expression, and service at the state or regional level; contributions will support the advancement of librarianship and increase service to the University and community. Keeps abreast of the role and application of trends for libraries in higher education (6%)
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Contributes to a work environment that promotes and maintains an environment and culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect (6%)
- Serves as OhioLINK Lead Implementer providing communication, coordination and technical oversight in cooperation with the OhioLINK statewide consortium. (6%)
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)
CONTACTS
Department: Work with Kelvin Smith Library staff and leadership on policy and planning of resources, services, and operations. Frequently collaborate with staff at all levels of the organization to support the provision of excellent library services and resources. (66+%)
University: Consult regularly with UTech to ensure efficient and effective design and implementation of technology-based solutions. Consult and collaborate with Case Western Reserve University Library directors and key staff to ensure effective Library Services Platform design and management. (31-45%)
External: Engage with affiliate libraries (Cleveland Institute of Music) for purposes of efficient and effective Library Services Platform support. Direct collaboration with OhioLINK for Library Services Platform and other technology operations and supported technologies. Occasional collaboration with colleagues in OhioLINK and other academic libraries. Coordination with external technology and platform vendors to ensure optimization and support for all library operations. (16-30%)
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Oversee the work of two Utech staff and may oversee non-exempt staff, student employees, and temporary full or part-time workers.
QUALIFICATONS
Librarian level: Appointment to the level of Librarian 3 assumes that all requirements of the level will be 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 handbook.
Experience: Six years of appropriate experience may be required or preferred
Education: A Master's degree in Library/Information Science, or an advanced degree in a related discipline, plus 3 to 6 years of relevant library experience.
REQUIRED SKILLS
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Evidence of professional contributions and/or professional service at the state, regional, national, or international level); notable contributions to advance librarianship and increase service to the academic community.
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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,)
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Evidence of managing and optimizing complex desktop, storage, and networked technologies
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Ability to manage and forecast a budget.
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Can use advanced techniques and technology to innovate, including artificial intelligence
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
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Collaborative with the ability to effectively interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers virtually and in person.
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Ability to work in and contribute to an environment of empathy, collaboration, and respect.
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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.
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Ability to meet consistent attendance.
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Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face-to-face.
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Willingness to learn and utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI).
WORKING CONDITIONS.
General office/library environment. This position is hybrid eligible in accordance with CWRU's hybrid program and the needs of the library.
