JOB: Library Assistant 4

[Brian C. Gray]

Case Western Reserve University seeks a forward thinking, inclusive, and collaborative individual for
the Library Assistant 4 position.
POSITION DESCRIPTION. Working under occasional supervision, the Library Assistant 4 operates as a library
specialist within the Knowledge and Creativity Commons. Work is subject to review within guidelines. Advanced
knowledge of functional area policies and procedures is expected at this level with the ability to take
responsibility for the unit in the absence of more senior staff. The library assistant manages workflows and
oversees technical processing for resource sharing services; hires, schedules, and trains staff and temporary
employees; and may supervise students.
This role requires availability during evenings and weekends, specifically from Sunday to Thursday, 3:30 pm to
12:00 am. Must be flexible to adjust the work schedule to accommodate changes in operational hours, including
over university breaks, summers, and holidays and to fulfill staffing requirements.
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 6,186 undergraduate and 6,080 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
and part of a library system with over three million titles in print and digital formats. KSL is home to the
University Archives and Special Collections and manuscripts consisting of over 17,000 linear feet, 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. KSL affiliate libraries include the Cleveland Institute
of Art Library, the Cleveland Institute of Music Robinson Music Library, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Library, and a cooperative relationship with the Western Reserve Historical Society Research Library.
QUALIFICATIONS. High school education and 4 years of relevant experience, associate degree and 1
year of relevant experience, or a bachelor’s degree.
SALARY. This position is a LA4 with a minimum of $36,566. The salary will be offered to
commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS. The full job description and application information are available at
https://bit.ly/3VAwap9 Job ID 12751. Please submit Resume and Cover Letter.
CWRU LIBRARIES DIVERSITY STATEMENT The Case Western Reserve University Libraries are
deeply committed to serving people across all dimensions of diversity (appendix 1) by promoting a
culture of social justice, anti-racism, inclusion, equity, diversity, and belonging so all people are
welcome, heard, empowered, and valued.
CWRU DIVERSITY STATEMENT In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is
committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented
minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

   

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