Library Assistant 4

Case Western Reserve University seeks a forward-thinking and collaborative individual for the Library Assistant 4, Access & Resource Services - Evening Student Supervisor position. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION. Working under occasional supervision, the Library Assistant 4 (LA4) serves as a library specialist within the Knowledge and Creativity Commons. This role requires advanced knowledge of policies, procedures, and documentation, with work performed within established guidelines. The LA4 supervises and supports student employees, manages workflows and oversees technical training and daily operations in partnership with the daytime student supervisor. Together, they hire, schedule, and train a team of 25 or more students each semester. The LA4 assumes responsibility for unit operations in the absence of more senior staff.

The position requires regular evening and weekend availability, specifically Sundays 11:30 am - 8:00 pm and Mondays through Thursdays 3:30 pm - 12:00 am. Flexibility is required to adjust the schedule to meet operational needs, including during university breaks, summers, and holidays.

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 6,500 undergraduate and 6,000 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, supporting all patrons in research and study with nearly three million titles. KSL is home to the University Archives and Special Collections and manuscripts, 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. 

QUALIFICATIONS. High school education with 4 years of relevant experience.

SALARY. This position has a minimum salary of $36,566. The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

APPLICATION PROCESS. The full job description and application information are available at https://bit.ly/ksl_LA4studentsup. Please submit a resume and cover letter.

EEO STATEMENT. 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.