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Job Title: Associate Director, Creation & Curation Services

POSITION OBJECTIVE
The Associate Director for Creation and Curation (ADCC) is responsible for providing intellectual and programmatic leadership for the Digital Learning and Scholarship Team and the Scholarly Resources and Special Collections Team. Reporting directly to the Associate Provost and University Librarian, the ADCC will have direct management responsibility, including recruitment, commitment to diversity and inclusion, appointment, evaluation, and budget authority for these teams. The ADCC has responsibility for ensuring the creation and long-term access for all information assets under Kelvin Smith Library (KSL)’s purview. The ADCC is a member of the library’s Administrative Leadership and will join colleagues in managing the life cycle of information resources and contributing to the library’s mission to be the knowledge and creativity commons of CWRU.
The Kelvin Smith Library is expanding beyond its traditional role to shape the research library of the 21st century-creating innovative services that reach out to students and faculty and that increase global access to KSL’s scholarly work. Within this context, the ADCC will foster a culture that encourages innovation and collaboration to shape the future of scholarly research by overseeing the integration and coordination of the teams and will define requirements for new or emerging content types.
There are two teams for which ADCC has direct responsibility: 1) Digital Learning and Scholarship. As a highly technology-driven organization, the ADCC is the key strategic officer responsible for defining, driving and administering all technology-related programs and services of the Kelvin Smith Library (KSL). The associate director assesses the strategic IT trends and innovations that could impact library directions, develops innovative and cost-effective solutions, and administers a staff to implement the vision. The ADCC provides services appropriate to a library serving as a world-class academic research university, including: (a) the development of the Kelvin Smith Library’s digital strategies; (b) management of the library’s digital scholarly services (including the Freedman Center and the Statistics and GIS Data Center); (c) developing, implementing and managing reliable technologies systems and infrastructure (including the integrated library system, Digital Case, and locally-developed software); and, (d) the library website and other social media, and computer and networking hardware and software]. In addition, the ADCC serves as the primary KSL officer responsible for interaction and collaboration with University ITS on joint initiatives such as the visualization center, collaborative learning facilities, etc. In addition, work with other key university partners such as UCITE to develop innovative library solutions in the areas of teaching and research. 2) CWRU Scholarly Resources and Special Collections, including library special collections and university archives, and print and media preservation, digitization and curation services (e.g., research data management, repository services). The ADCC will align the Kelvin Smith Library practices with prevailing and emergent standards in digital learning, scholarship, and preservation, and create an integrated approach to sustained access to all current and future content, implementation of a robust digital preservation program, and provision of expert advice on curation activities across content types and disciplines.
Key administrative roles of the ADCC’s position include: Leadership and Strategic Direction. The ADCC will play a lead role in library-wide planning and evaluation and in setting the library’s strategic directions, including strategic oversight of all the activities and projects of the academic and engagement teams. The ADCC is expected to make a major contribution to accomplish the mission, vision and objectives set forth in KSL’s strategic planning, and to report regularly upon progress relative to the established success metrics for each area. Resource Management. The ADCC will manage and be responsible as an effective steward for the financial, human, and technological resources for the areas of responsibility that report to this position. The ADCC administrative responsibility for all current and emerging technologies, including: the digital repository (Digital Case), the library’s integrated library information management system, the library web site (the primary discovery and delivery system for licensed and purchased electronic resources), and the Freedman Center for Media authoring and development. Collectively, the scope of systems and services within the portfolio of the associate director parallel in significance other mission-critical university systems. This position also bears critical administrative and managerial responsibility for the security and availability of sensitive and confidential material, including individual address and financial information, non-disclosure contracts with major corporations, and other electronic services. Operations Management. The ADCC is responsible for providing operational and strategic leadership for the teams under the ADCC, including management of human, financial, and other resources. Collaboration and Partnership. The ADCC will collaborate with senior leaders within and outside of the library on a wide range of policy and management matters, and is expected to contribute to discussion of these issues with other campus library administrators and within the wider university and beyond. Outside of KSL, the ADCC will partner with the independent campus libraries (health sciences, law, and MSASS), OhioLINK, CWRU academic departments, and others to coordinate programs of the libraries and to ensure appropriate and effective service library to all CWRU faculty, students and staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Articulate relevant trends and envision library applications to ensure that Case stays at the forefront of technical development and solution provision.
2. Provide innovative and creative leadership.
3. Develop and maintain effective faculty, staff and student relationships to ensure services provided are responsive to university needs.
4. Provide leadership in assessment, planning, administration, and resource allocation of operations, and in the design and implementation of plans, policies, procedures, systems and practices.
5. Lead team leaders to develop strategic directions, ensure effective operations, and service delivery.
6. Lead and collaborate on appropriate internal research projects.
7. Foster a team-based collaborative organizational environment that encourages staff to work across the organization to support goals of the library’s strategic plan.
8. Manage the fiscal and human resources.
9. Oversee the development of statistical and other technology-based reporting mechanisms in support of the library's ongoing assessment efforts.
10. Engage librarians and staff in collaborative planning and delivery of user-centered services.
11. Lead functional teams through review and identification of work processes, change management, and initiatives that enhance academic engagement.
12. Cultivate a work environment that promotes collaboration, accountability, high performance, staff engagement and diversity; sets standards of excellence that inspire and motivate.
13. Develop appropriate policies and procedures for teams that are part of this division.
14. Prepare an annual budget estimates for the management of the division, and an annual report, including a statistical summary of division performance, and other reports as requested.
15. Administer policy development and implementation of all KSL technology services and systems.
16. Design, plan and implement a vision of digital library services and administer the continuous redevelopment of library technology services, including the Freedman Center and Digital Case.
17. Develop and sustain high quality digital services in support of digital based scholarship.
18. Serve as the key technology liaison to work with representatives of campus libraries and University Circle Institution libraries to maintain close cooperation among the campus library with regard to the OhioLINK systems, Digital Case, and other related issues.
19. Manage the technology infrastructure and operations for KSL, including preparation and management of annual budgets, equipment purchase, etc.
20. Ensure the safety and security of sensitive and confidential material, including large data sets essential to the operation of the university and for commercial electronic information services that may be in continuous use by large and diverse segments of the university community.
21. Advance and advocate for the development and adoption of emerging information technologies both within the university and nationally through presentations at professional meetings and seminars.
22. Serve as the final recommending authority within KS for all technology purchases, including ensuring adequate due diligence has occurred and conformity with all university purchasing requirements.
23. Develop and implement a new, vibrant and integrated program that promotes the integration of CWRU scholarly resource materials in teaching, research, and educational public programs across the disciplines, and that raises the visibility and academic importance of CWRU scholarly resources.
24. Develop and implement innovative collection management guidelines and practices that emphasize future areas of growth, strength, and sustainability, and that maximize current and potential curricular and scholarly use of CWRU scholarly resources.
25. Ensure KSL’s compliance with data curation mandates and promote open access to CWRU’s produced research data.
26. Develop and maintain programs and activities to strengthen the library’s role in supporting data-intensive research and researchers at CWRU while meeting the secondary data analysis needs across all disciplines.
27. Manage all conservation, curation, and long-term preservation, regardless of the format of the information resources, including digital objects.
28. Assist with stewardship and grant-writing activities and will initiate and manage a variety of educational programs and services that showcase CWRU’s special collections

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Assist with special projects as directed.

CONTACTS
Department: Collaborate with staff on all levels of the organization to ensure the development and delivery of high quality library services. Work with team leaders and staff of other divisions in the library as required by projects. Works closely with Administrative Leadership Team.
University: Consult frequently with faculty, and other department administrators to determine teaching and research informational requirements to make appropriate information management decisions. Work frequently with faculty to develop, review, and improve information management policies and procedures. Consult continuously with independent campus librarians to coordinate information management decisions for the provision of library services. Maintain cooperative working relationships with staff members in Information Technology Services (ITS) and other technology units at Case to coordinate and minimize duplication of efforts. Represent KSL at the ITS Council of Technology Officers.
External: Represent Case Western Reserve University to appropriate formal and informal professional organizations, including OhioLINK committees and advisory councils. Represent Case Western Reserve University’s information needs and concerns as a member of the Innovative Users' Group (IUG). Work with vendors and publishers for the effective management of the Creation and Curation teams work, and continuously assesses vendor and publisher services, monitor performance. Participate in local, regional and national organizations to maintain a network of information professionals which enhances our services and to stay abreast of trends and changes in the profession.
Students: Daily communication with students to provide assistance and information resources to support their education and research needs. Regular communication with departmental student assistants.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY
Responsible for supervising team leaders, exempt staff and non-exempt staff, student employees, and temporary full or part-time workers. Recruits, hires, supervises, and evaluates team leaders of the division and participates in the recruitment process for filling vacant positions at all other levels in the organization.

QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: 8 to 10 years of appropriate experience required.
Education/Licensing: Master's degree in a relevant discipline, with completion of a second advanced degree within the area of specialization preferred; BA/BS in a relevant discipline.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Considerable knowledge of current issues and technology trends in academic libraries relevant to the position’s role.
2. Demonstrated ability to secure resources needed and to serve as a strong advocate to accomplish the mission of the library.
3. Demonstrated success in human resources management, including the ability to engage staff in improvement and change.
4. Is proficient in project management to initiate, facilitate, conclude, and evaluate projects with efficiency and effectiveness.
5. Possesses the ability to provide leadership within the larger organization to ensure that the needs of the Digital Learning & Scholarship Services team and CWRU Scholarly Resources & Special Collections Team are well understood and valued.
6. Understands effective fiscal management, including planning and controlling budgets, managing existing financial resources, and creating and maximizing sources of funding.
7. Ability to make decisions on a strategic basis. Can partner effectively with organizational executive management and give enterprise direction to library program staff and customers. An expert in a specific domain and is knowledgeable of (and able to implement in his/her work) best practices. Uses advanced techniques and technology to innovate. A demonstrable record of accomplishments for advancing library goals, the University, and the profession. Able to perform or administer highly complex or specialized duties. Able to write and explain library policies, and regularly employ general management theories and practices.
8. Possess extensive knowledge, skills and abilities within one’s domains of knowledge. Accomplishments are recognized at the University and in the field. Knowledgeable about emerging issues and trends relating to the future direction of the library. Able to articulate effectively the place, role and application of trends on the library. Understand and focus on organizational positioning, strategic alignment, leading teams and staff, change management, and professional leadership. Possess a high level of expertise in research or other professional endeavors within his/her specific area of work.
9. Demonstrate evidenced of substantial and sustained professional contributions to the library and to the institution through professional service (e.g., officer or chair of professional organizations or scholarly contribution (e.g., professional publications and presentations) at the state, regional, national or international level).
10. Ability to, and willingly offers, to effectively mentor other library staff.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Office work setting; no unusual circumstances. The employee will need to perform repetitive motion using computer mouse and keyboard to type.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The full job description and application form are available at https://employment.case.edu/.