Research and Engagement Services STEM Librarian, Case Western Reserve University, (Cleveland, OH)

Posted November 13, 2025

Description

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.

Responsibilities

1. 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%)
2. 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%)
3. 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%) 
4. 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%)
5. 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%)
6. 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%)
7. 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%)

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; 6 years of relevant library experience; second advanced degree in STEM preferred.

Required Skills:

1. 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. 
2. 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. 
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Collection Development: Experience in evaluating, selecting, and managing collections that support STEM disciplines, including specialized resources like engineering technical standards, patents, and datasets.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Assessment & Evaluation: Ability to assess and critically analyze outcomes for services, technologies, and resources to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with institutional goals.
9. Professional Engagement: Evidence of ongoing professional contributions through publications, presentations, creative work, or service at the regional, national, or international level.
10. Commitment to a culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect to create a welcoming environment that values distinct perspectives.
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. 

Hours and Compensation

This is a full time position.

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.

Salary: This position has a minimum salary of $65,780. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to Apply

Visit https://employment.case.edu/psc/ERECRUIT/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&Action=U& for to see full job listing and to apply. Please submit a CV and cover letter.

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.