Digital Collection Librarian jobs in Hawaii

Title:                                Librarian II or Librarian III (Hawaiian Collection)

Position Number:            84421

Hiring Unit:                     Edwin H. Mo‘okini Library

Location:                         UH-Hilo

Date Posted:                   March 30, 2023

Closing Date:                  Continuous recruitment, application review begins on or about May 12, 2023 and will continue until position is filled

Salary Information:         Minimum annual salary: Librarian II, $65,630; Librarian III, $78,748 

Monthly Type:                 11 Month

Tenure Track:                  Tenure

Full Time/Part Time:        Full Time

Temporary/Permanent:   Permanent

Other Conditions:  Appointment to begin approximately June 2023, pending position clearance and availability of funds.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Reporting to the Director of the Library, this position will be responsible for a wide range of academic library public services duties with emphasis in the areas of Hawai'i, the Pacific and indigenous culture revitalization, including:

1. Managing and developing the library’s Hawaiian Collection and services.
2. Delivering reference service. 
3. Providing library instruction.
4. Providing library support for distance learning programs of the College of Hawaiian Language.
5. Working with library faculty to improve library services.
6. Develop and implement digital collections and services for Hawaiian and Pacific undergraduate and graduate research.
7. Serving on library, university, and UH System committees.
8. Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Librarians have faculty status and must meet requirements for tenure and promotion including professional development, research and service.

 Librarian II: 

Librarian III: 

1. All minimum qualifications required for Librarian II.  
2. 24 post baccalaureate credits in addition to above degree.  
3. At least 3 years of experience in public services in a college or university library.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

1. Experience providing both traditional and electronic services in an academic library.
2. Extensive knowledge of traditional and electronic resources relating to Hawai'i.
3. Experience providing academic library instruction sessions.
4. BA in Hawaiian Language or Hawaiian Studies.
5. Successful completion of three years of Hawaiian language coursework or equivalent; 
6. Demonstrated knowledge of Hawaiian thought, value, and culture; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience and knowledge of digital media production.
7. Knowledge or experience developing digital collections of indigenous artifacts/culture.
8. Experience working effectively with patrons and resolving patron issues.
9. Experience with Web page design tools.
10. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and colleagues in a multicultural environment.

TO APPLY:

Click on the “Apply” button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents.   A complete application must include: (1) cover letter explaining how each minimum and desirable qualification is met; (2) resume; (3) the names and addresses, email addresses and telephone numbers of three [3] professional references; (4) transcript(s) showing degrees and course work appropriate to the position (copies are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required prior to employment).   Please do not include any self-identifying photos they will be redacted. PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES.  All requested documents/information become the property of the University.  All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. Incomplete applications will not be considered.  Failure to submit all required documents and reference information shall deem an application to be incomplete.

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Inquiries: Ms. Veronica Tarleton; tarleton@hawaii.edu

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