Head of Research and Scholarly Programming Librarian

Job Category : Library

Requisition Number : HEADO

Posted : July 14, 2026
Full-Time
On-site

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Cleveland MOA
11150 East Blvd
Cleveland, OH 44106, USA

The Ingalls Library and Museum Archives serve the museum community by identifying, acquiring, organizing, and providing access to information in accordance with the values of the institution and to fulfill strategic plan initiatives. In fulfillment of this mission, the Head of Research and Scholarly Programming provides leadership and vision in the development, implementation, and evaluation of library services and resources that support intellectual access to the library collection and facilitate research and learning for all library constituencies including but not limited to CMA curators and staff; graduate students in the Joint Program in Art History and Museum Studies with Case Western Reserve University; CMA docents, volunteers, and interns; CMA donors, member, and the public. Provides information literacy instruction, orientations, tours, and reference support for museum collection development efforts. Initiates and implements programs and maintains collaborative relationships with museum staff, community, and professional organizations to facilitate library services.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science (M.L.I.S.) from an ALA-accredited program. Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in art history, M.A. preferred. A minimum of five to seven years of demonstrated reference experience and/or training in an academic or research library; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory experience required. Familiarity with integrated library systems and OCLC required. Working knowledge of at least two foreign languages. Familiarity with art historical and bibliographic terminology in other major European languages. Prior programming experience preferred. Comprehensive knowledge of art history and specialized print and electronic resources, including research methodology, provenance and the art marketplace, information literacy and programming developments, trends, and issues. Demonstrated experience with fiscal management, personnel management, and relevant technologies. Experience with data collection, analysis, and reporting. Demonstrated organizational, decision making and problem-solving skills including the ability to create policy; supervise staff, interns, and volunteers; prioritize and manage workflow, projects, and multiple tasks while meeting deadlines and solving problems in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated ability to collaborate with institutional departments, community partners, and potential donors. Committed to excellent customer service that is user-centered and to safeguarding patron and donor privacy. Committed to personal growth and fostering a team environment. Maintain the professional image of the employer. Excellent research and oral and written communication skills.

Physical demands include long periods of time sitting and long periods of time spent looking at a computer screen or fine print. Because the collection is dispersed in several areas connected by stairs and elevators, the incumbent will work on multiple floors, climbing on step stools to reach top shelves, and lifting moderately heavy library materials may be required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals to perform essential functions.

Responsibilities

Oversee all facets of reference, research, and program operations. Monitor and evaluate trends in art historical research, instruction, reference, information literacy, and public services for research libraries.
Provide consistent and ongoing training, documentation, evaluation, and continuous process improvement of all research, instruction, reference services and programs. Develop new or improved staffing and future library liaison models to effectively align staff with the tasks of the department to accomplish goals and priorities. Provide ongoing reference training for librarians assigned to reference desk duty.
Develop and implement long-term plans for the department and programming in coordination with the Director of Ingalls Library.
Responsible for reference desk scheduling ensuring the smooth operation of reference services and interactions between reference staff and patrons.
Update Director of Ingalls Library on status of projects and assignments.
Mentor and guide the professional development of Reference and Public Programming Librarian and interns assigned to the reference department.
Serve as liaison librarian to the CMA-CWRU Joint Program in Art History and Museum Studies by providing orientation and information literacy instruction to new students.
Schedule and provide library and archives orientations for CMA staff, interns, docents, and volunteers.
Identify, with the Director of Ingalls Library, potential funding sources for research and programming projects.
Manage reference resource collection in all formats, including the curation of clipping file contents. Supervise and schedule clipping file volunteers.
Maintain reference and volunteer manuals.
Identify, collect, analyze, and record statistics associated with research and program activities on the library statistics spreadsheet. Assist with the preparation of the annual budget.
Represent the library at museum and external events and programs as requested by the Director of Ingalls Library.
Maintain proficiency in all essential functions of integrated library system and OCLC.
Participate in professional organizations and attend conferences as budgeted by the library.
Perform other projects as assigned by the Director of Ingalls Library.
In charge of library operations, as assigned, in the absence of the Director of Ingalls Library.
Contribute to high-level decision making through attendance at monthly senior staff meetings.

Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000

Application Material: Please submit a resume, cover letter, and 3 professional references

Full-time Benefits include:

Free, unlimited admission to select Cleveland Museum of Art ticketed exhibitions (two adult member tickets per visit, subject to availability)
50% off admission to select ticketed exhibitions for members' guests
Free admission to select ticketed exhibitions for unlimited children, 17 and younger, when accompanied by a member
Priority registration and discounts for museum art classes for adults and children
20% discount in the museum store
25% discount in the museum restaurant and café
Annual subscription to Cleveland Art members magazine
Free Garage Parking
Your employment relationship with the museum qualifies you for free or discounted admissions to other cultural institutions such as the Natural History Museum, Botanical Gardens, The Cleveland Zoo, etc.
Medical
Vision
Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
Voluntary Life
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
HSA
FSA
401(k) with company match
Critical Illness Insurance
ID Theft
Legal Services
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off

Equal Opportunity Employer
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