Research and Engagement Services - Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Librarian 3

Case Western Reserve University; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Winter recess

Job summary

Case Western Reserve University invites applications for a Research and Engagement Services Librarian to advance STEM teaching and research across engineering and data science. The role blends collection development, instruction, and user engagement to support scholarly work and student success.

Ideal candidates will have a master’s in library science and substantial experience in academic librarianship, open access practices, and data management, with the ability to collaborate across campus

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of STEM disciplines, especially engineering and data science.
• Strong research lifecycle, scholarly communication, and publishing understanding.
• Experience applying AI literacy in instruction and research.

Responsibilities

• Lead resource selection and budgeting for engineering/STEM materials.
• Design and deliver information literacy instruction aligned with the curriculum.
• Provide expert bibliometric, open access, and data management guidance to researchers.

Skills

STEM expertise

Strategic thinking

Instructional excellence

Tech fluency

Collection development

Collaboration

PM & time management

Assessment

Professional engagement

Empathy culture

Student support

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science or relevant area

Job description

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.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

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, and is passionate about supporting STEM scholarship at the highest level.

Essential Functions

• Collection Development & Resource Strategy: Lead the selection and evaluation of resources that meet the specialized needs of engineering and STEM programs. Manage budget allocations and develop policies that align with university priorities and library goals. Engage with discipline-specific resources such as engineering standards, patents, and datasets to ensure comprehensive support for research and instruction. (20%)
• Instructional Support & Student Success: Design and deliver high-impact instruction that fosters information fluency and research skills. Collaborate with faculty to integrate library resources into the curriculum using innovative formats and technologies, including artificial intelligence and data literacies. Contribute to the Research & Engagement Services team's student success initiatives that support academic achievement and lifelong learning. (20%)
• Research Support: Serve as a trusted partner to faculty and researchers, providing expert guidance in scholarly communication, open access publishing, bibliometrics, and research visibility. Provide expert consultation throughout the research lifecycle, including data management planning, organization, documentation, preservation, and sharing. Offer responsive research support through consultations, chat, and on-call services. Develop outreach strategies that highlight the library's role in advancing research and scholarly communication. (20%)
• Campus Engagement: Build strong relationships with students, faculty, and departments to understand their evolving needs. Promote library services and resources through targeted outreach, workshops, and user research. Champion emerging forms of scholarship and foster interdisciplinary collaborations that expand the library's impact across campus. (20%)
• Participate on library and campus committees: Actively participate in library and campus committees to foster collaboration, advance strategic initiatives, and help shape policies and procedures that support student and faculty success. Contribute expertise to guide decision-making, set priorities, develop policies and procedures, and advise colleagues. (7%)
• Engage in scholarship, creative work, and professional service that contribute to the advancement of academic librarianship. Represent the library at regional, national, and international levels, and support initiatives that enhance the university's research and teaching mission. Maintain fluency in emerging library issues and trends and contribute to strategic initiatives that elevate the library's role in academic excellence. (6%)
• Understand and articulate organizational culture and strategic alignment. Contribute to the development and maintenance of a work culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect for distinct perspectives. (6%)

Nonessential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)

CONTACTS

Department: Regular contact with the Head of Research and Engagement Services to ensure excellent service (31%-45%). Moderate contact with staff at all levels of the organization to support the provision of library services, including discipline-specific collaboration with University Archives and Special Collections (16%-30%). Occasional contact with managers and staff of other units in the library as required by projects (6%-15%). 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, instruction, and reference consultation decisions (46%-65%). Work regularly with faculty to develop, review, and improve information management policies and procedures (31%-45%). 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 (31%-45%). External: Participate in local, regional, and national organizations to maintain a network of informational professionals (5%-16%). Infrequent to occasional collaboration with colleagues in OhioLINK and other academic libraries (5%-16%). Infrequent to occasional contact with vendors to support print and electronic resource selections in assigned subject areas (5%-16%). Students: Frequent daily communication with students to provide assistance and information resources to support their education and research needs (46%-65%).

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

May manage and supervise a staff or functional area. 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 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.

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

Required Skills

• Subject Expertise: Deep knowledge of STEM disciplines, particularly engineering and computer and data science, and a strong understanding of the research lifecycle, scholarly communication, and academic publishing practices.
• Strategic Thinking & Innovation: Proven ability to make informed, strategic decisions and apply innovative approaches to library services, instruction, and resource development, and collaborates and partners effectively internally and externally to the organization.
• Instructional & Research Excellence: Demonstrated expertise in designing and delivering instruction and applying best practices in information and AI literacy. Provide advanced research support to include new forms of scholarship and data management.
• Technological Fluency: Skilled in leveraging emerging technologies and tools to enhance research, teaching, and learning'especially in areas such as GenAI, open scholarship, data management, and bibliometrics.
• Collection Development: Experience in evaluating, selecting, and managing collections that support STEM disciplines, including specialized resources like engineering technical standards, patents, and datasets.
• Collaboration & Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively across departments and disciplines. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with a commitment to diplomacy and teamwork.
• Project & Time Management: Effective organizational and planning skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities independently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Assessment & Evaluation: Ability to assess and critically analyze outcomes for services, technologies, and resources to ensure continuous improvement and alignement with institutional goals.
• Professional Engagement: Evidence of ongoing professional contributions through publications, presentations, creative work, or service at the regional, national, or international level.
• Commitment to a culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect to create a welcoming environment that values distinct perspectives.
• 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.
• Ability to meet consistent attendance.
• Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face-to-face.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General office/library environment. This position is eligible for the staff hybrid work program.

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.

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.

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.