Case Western Reserve University seeks a forward thinking, inclusive, and collaborative individual for the Collections Care Technician position.
POSITION DESCRIPTION. Working with a degree of independence, the Collections Care Technician is a key position that works directly with collection materials. Reporting to the Preservation Services Team Leader, the collections care technician will be collaborating in the development and implementation of preservation strategies, performing repair treatments on general collections materials, participating in more complex conservation treatments, conducting preventive care measures (environmental monitoring and integrated pest management), and assisting the digitization specialist on complex imaging tasks. This position will collaborate with various library teams and will actively engage with them to achieve desired outcomes for enhancing the overall health of the collections held at Kelvin Smith Library (KSL). This position plays a crucial role in ensuring the long-term preservation of the library's diverse collections.
ENVIRONMENT. Consistently ranked as one of the country鈥檚 leading private research institutions, Case Western Reserve University is a member of the 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, , management, medicine, law, nursing, and social work and the . 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鈥檚 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 the , the , and a cooperative relationship with the .
QUALIFICATIONS. High school education and 6 years鈥� experience, OR Associate's degree and 3 years鈥� experience, OR Bachelor's degree in chemistry, art history, studio art, or a combination of relevant education and no experience.
SALARY. This position is a LA5 with a minimum of $40,955. The salary will be offered to commensurate with qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION PROCESS. The full job description and application information are available at Job ID 13753. 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.