Case Western Reserve University · 15 hours ago
Head of Technology and Digital Strategies
Cleveland, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$66K/yr - $83K/yr
6+ years expCase Western Reserve University is committed to providing excellent library services and technology support. The Head of Technology and Digital Strategies will coordinate and develop library technology and digital strategies, ensuring effective collaboration with the university's central IT department and leading library-wide planning initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Provides creative and innovative leadership to the 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%)
Identify, articulate, and implement innovative digital strategies for the development, management, and maintenance of all technology-driven services for the 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%)
Provides leadership and support for all aspects of the Library Services Platform (i.e., library catalog) 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%)
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%)
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%)
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%)
Cultivates a work environment that promotes and maintains an environment and culture of empathy, collaboration, and respect (6%)
Perform other duties as assigned. (1%)
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in Library/Information Science or an advanced degree in a relevant discipline and 6 years of relevant experience preferred
Sufficient experience in libraries and library leadership, as well as implementation, administration, and assessment of complex technology and library systems
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
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
Demonstrated experience with library services platforms, e-resource management systems and principles, digital repositories and preservation strategies, and other library technologies
Evidence of managing and optimizing complex desktop, storage, and networked technologies
Ability to manage and forecast a budget
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
Demonstrable collaborative management style and a commitment to exceptional user services
Ability to cultivate an environment of empathy, collaboration, and respect
Demonstrated history of successful support, education, and advocacy for all students, aligned with the values, mission, and messaging of the university
Ability to meet consistent attendance
Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face-to-face
Benefits
Excellent healthcare
Retirement plans
Tuition assistance
Paid time off
Winter recess
Company
Case Western Reserve University
Case Western Reserve University is among the nation's leading research institutions.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
National Cancer Research Institute
2018-10-18Grant· $3.2M
Leadership Team
Caden Kacmarynski
Co-Founder and President - Case Quantum Computing
Christine Kush
Associate Dean, Corporate Partnerships and Executive Education
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