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Professional Job Openings


Librarian II, III or IV, Emerging Technologies and Instructional Services Science Librarian tenure track, general funds, available 04/08.
Librarian II or Librarian III, Interlibrary Loan(ILL)/External Services Program(ESP) Librarian, tenure track, general funds, available 02/08.
Librarian III or Librarian IV, Head of Access Services tenure track, full-time, general funds, available 02/08.
Librarian II, B-2 or Librarian III, B-3, non-tenure track, .50 FTE, general funds, available 02/08
Library Events Planner and Publications Support, 89-day Casual Appointment, 19 hours/week, general funds, available 03/08

Library Internships

Student Jobs

Volunteer @ the Library

About University of Hawai´i at Manoa Employment


BENEFITS: Include vacation and sick leave accumulated at 14 hours per month each, 13 paid holidays, choice of group medical insurance and state retirement benefits which are vested after 10 years of service. Librarians are appointed to Library Services as a unit of the University. Librarians are represented by a faculty-wide, exclusive bargaining agent, the University of Hawai'i Professional Assembly.

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

APT APPLICANTS: with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the recruiting unit, which will verify eligibility with the employing unit as provided by the BU 08 contract. In accordance with Article 10A of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

THE LIBRARY:The University of Hawai'i Library has a staff of 143 full time employees and a collection of 3 million volumes. The materials budget approaches $5 million. It is a member of ARL and RLG. It uses OCLC and RLIN as bibliographic resources and the Endeavor Voyager automated library system for all public online catalog and processing functions.

THE UNIVERSITY:The University of Hawai'i at Manoa is the major research campus of the University of Hawai'i system. It is a land, sea and space grant institution with an enrollment of 17,000 students. Doctorates are granted in 52 fields.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawaii may be viewed at: http://ope.ed.gov/security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

The University of Hawaii is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, National Guard participation, breastfeeding, and arrest/court record (except as permissible under State law).


Professional Job Openings



Librarian II, III or IV, Emerging Technologies and Instructional Services Science Librarian, position number 83657, UHM Library Serv, (Manoa), tenure track, general funds, available 04/08.

Duties: The UHM Library seeks an innovative and dynamic science librarian who will have leadership responsibility for the technology initiatives and electronic services in the research, reference and instruction programs of the Science and Technology Reference Departments planned Graduate Student Success Center. This is a new position. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to create, coordinate and facilitate the use of instructional materials, tutorials, and other digital learning objects targeted initially for science graduate students. It is anticipated that this will involve implementing innovative technologies based on Web 2.0 technologies. The Emerging Technologies and Instructional Services Science Librarian will also be coordinating the exploration and creation of effective and technology-rich learning spaces for the Graduate Student Success Center and other information commons. Outreach responsibilities will include developing and delivering seminars, workshops, and class sessions and information literacy instruction for the students and faculty in the science areas that the Science and Technology department serves. Librarians are expected to progress successfully along the promotion and tenure track and participate fully as members of the library faculty.

Minimum qualifications: Librarian II: ALA accredited MLS or international equivalent. Librarian III: In addition to the MLS, at least three years of appropriate experience in an academic or research library. Twenty-four post baccalaureate credits of academic study, preferably in the sciences. Librarian IV: In addition to the MLS, a second Masters degree in a specialized subject area, and seven years of appropriate experience or four years in the rank of Librarian III. Demonstrated knowledge of reference and research sources, issues and trends. Understanding of teaching methods and instructional design. Demonstrated teaching skills. Experience creating and using Web 2.0 technologies, building dynamic web pages and integrating multimedia content; evidence of a strong commitment to public services. Ability to facilitate change. Demonstrated ability to work within a collegial framework, to collaborate effectively and respond with flexibility to the changing needs and priorities of a complex academic organization. Excellent teaching, presentation, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to work effectively with culturally diverse library users and colleagues. Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Desirable qualifications: Pay range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, and resume to Personnel Officer. Interviewees will be expected to make a presentation to library faculty and staff as part of the screening process.

Application address: Personnel Officer, University of Hawaii Library, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822
Inquiries: 808 956-7207.
Date posted: Apr-18-2008 Continuous recruitment Review of applications will begin on May-16-2008 and will continue until the position is filled.




Librarian II or Librarian III, Interlibrary Loan(ILL)/External Services Program(ESP) Librarian, position number 84357, UHM Library Serv, (Manoa),tenure track, general funds, available 02/08.

Duties: Under the general direction of the Access Services Department Head, provide leadership and management of all functions of interlibrary services: ILL and ESP services, including but not limited to borrowing and lending functions of interlibrary and document delivery services within the University of Hawai´i System, with other institutions, including U.S. consortia, and international institutions. Serve as the Assistant Head of the Access Services department. If called upon to serve as Acting Head, participate as a member of the Library Departmental Council and the Public Services Division Department Heads Group. Coordinate, direct, review, and/or monitor the work of civil service and/or Administrative/Professional/Technical (APT) personnel and/or student assistants; review and/or perform annual performance evaluations. Maintain procedures manuals for staff training. Analyze complex reports and data to assess borrowing, lending and document delivery activities and programs and for submission of statistics to system and national data compilations. Conduct cost studies and workload analyses. Prepare cost estimates and budgets for student employee allocations, manage funds in coordination with Fiscal office. Utilize circulation and interlibrary loan client programs, document delivery and other online services including standard library databases for information research. Plan, coordinate, develop, interpret, and implement policies and procedures pertaining to interlibrary loan and document delivery services. Work with other libraries in the UH system to determine system-wide policies and procedures. Evaluate and implement new services and technologies. Write unit reports, contribute to departmental strategic plans. Collaborate with faculty members and staff within and external to the UH System in consortial borrowing and lending programs. Maintain current knowledge of copyright law as it applies to library resources; insure that unit activities are in compliance with current copyright practices. Represent the Library in local, state, and national groups related to ILL and document delivery services. Collaborate with faculty members, professional and civil service staff and student assistants to maintain and enhance ILL services which meet Library, campus and UH system goals and objectives.

Minimum qualifications: Librarian II: ALA accredited MLS or international equivalent. Librarian III: In addition to the MLS, at least three years of experience in management of access services, primarily interlibrary loan and document delivery functions. Twenty-four post baccalaureate credits of academic study.

Desirable qualifications: Pay range: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, and resume to Personnel Officer. Interviewees will be expected to make a presentation to library faculty and staff as part of the screening process.

Application address: Personnel Officer, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Inquiries: 808-956-7207.
Continuous recruitment Review of applications will begin on Mar-17-2008 and will continue until the position is filled.




Librarian III or Librarian IV, Head of Access Services (readvertisement), position number 84208, UHM Library Serv, (Manoa), tenure track, full-time, general funds, available 02/08.

Duties: Under the general direction of the Public Services Division Head, provide leadership and management of all functions of circulation; including but not limited to planning, directing and/or supervising program operations for library materials circulation, library business office functions (fines, fees, debit cards, etc.), book and current periodical stacks, course reserves, Microform Reading Room, and Interlibrary Services/Document Delivery.

Coordinate, direct, review, and/or monitor the work of faculty librarian(s), civil service, APT personnel and student assistants. Review and perform annual performance appraisals. Analyze circulation reports and data to evaluate and assess circulation services and programs. Coordinate building security, emergency preparedness, and evacuation. Oversee student employee budget and manage special funds in coordination with Fiscal office. Utilize circulation and interlibrary loan client programs, document delivery and other on-line services.

Plan, coordinate, develop, interpret, and implement system-wide policies and procedures pertaining to Access Services. Collaborate with faculty members and staff within and external to the UH System in consortial borrowing and lending programs. Maintain current knowledge of copyright law as it applies to library resources. Write department annual reports, strategic plans.

Participate as a member of the Library Departmental Council and the Public Services Division Department Heads Group. Represent the Library in local, state, and national groups related to access services. Collaborate with faculty members, professional and civil service staff and student assistants to maintain and enhance circulation services which meet Library, campus and UH system goals and objectives.

Access Services consists of 16.5 FTE and approximately 65 student assistants. Sub-units are overseen by a Circulation manager, a Stacks Supervisor and Interlibrary Loan/External Services Program Librarian.

Minimum qualifications: At rank of Librarian III: ALA accredited MLS or international equivalent. At least three years of experience in management of access services. Twenty-four post baccalaureate credits of academic study.

At rank of Librarian IV: In addition to the MLS, a second masters degree in a subject area. At least seven years of appropriate experience.

Desirable qualifications:
Pay range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, along with resume to Personnel Officer. Interviewees will be expected to make a presentation to library faculty and staff as part of the screening process. Application address: Personnel Officer, University of Hawaii Library, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822

Inquiries: 808-956-7207

Continuous recruitment Review of applications will begin on Feb-27-2008 and will continue until the position is filled.




Librarian II, B-2 or Librarian III, B-3, Philippine Specialist, Asia Collection, position number 86271, UHM Library Serv, (Manoa), non-tenure track, .50 FTE, general funds, available 02/08.

Duties: Provide professional librarian support to the reference, collection development and bibliographic instruction activities of the Asia Collection, particularly related to material about the Philippines. Work with the faculty and students at the University of Hawaii who study and research the Philippines. Close contact is maintained with faculty who teach Philippine-related subjects. Provide professional reference service at the Asia Collection reference desk as scheduled and responds to questions and requests for information and research assistance from faculty, students, and the general public. Offer specialized bibliographic instruction to students in Asian Studies, Southeast Asian Studies, Philippine Studies, and others with needs for such instruction. Collection development responsibilities include examining newly published materials in all formats related to the Philippines in humanities and social sciences subject areas and making decisions regarding which publications to purchase and make available for the library. Work with Philippine publishers and the Library of Congress Southeast Asia Overseas Office and is knowledgeable about publishing trends in the Philippines. Work locally with the Asia Collections Southeast Asia Specialist and nationally with other Philippine and Southeast Asia specialists as a participant in consortia. Expected to be familiar with recent developments in information technology, should be competent in web page development and maintenance, and knowledgeable about digitization and its application to libraries.

Minimum qualifications: Librarian II: ALA accredited MLS. Excellent English-language oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with English-language research materials about the Philippines. Familiarity with one or more Philippine languages, as evidenced by coursework.

Librarian III: All of the above and at least 3 years of post-MLS experience in a research library. 24 post-baccalaureate credits in an Asia-related field.

Desirable qualifications:
Pay range: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

To apply: Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, names, contact information (including e-mail address) of at least 3 professional references, along with resume to Personnel Officer. Interviewees will be expected to make a presentation to library faculty and staff as part of the screening process.

Application address: Personnel Officer, University of Hawaii Library, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822.
Inquiries: 808-956-7207.
Date posted: Oct-17-2007. Continuous recruitment Review of applications will begin on Nov-01-2007 and will continue until the position is filled.




Library Events Planner and Publications Support Temporary Casual Appointment, Duration: 89 days, up to 19 hrs/wk., $16/hr. Hours to be arranged.
Works with Library officials to coordinate Library special events. Oversees preparation of sites for special events, including logistics, catering, equipment rental and decorations as required. Arranges for or hires external contractors and students as needed for an event. Monitors and prepares reports on revenues and expenditures for each event, participates in event marketing. Works with the Library and other University departments to develop programs and exhibits. Assists with publications as necessary. Prepares exhibits, graphics and other textual material as necessary.
Educational Requirement: BA degree.
Experience Required: 1-2 years of experience in events planning and related work. Skilled in use of Mac or PC; graphics and standard office software.
To Apply: Submit letter of application and resume to Library Services, Hamilton Library, 2550 McCarthy Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822.




Library Internships

Internships are usually unpaid and offered for course credit through the Library and Information Studies Program of the Department of Information and Computer Science. For more information, visit the Library Internship Program (LIS 690) Web page.


Student Jobs

Get out of the heat and work at Hamilton Library or Sinclair Library

Did you know that Hamilton Library or Sinclair Library employ up to 300 students? Be cool and work for us! To apply for a job at either library, you'll need to check your eligibility at the UH Student Employment Office. On the next page, click on the "login HERE" in the top right corner. Then look for the "Students" area and login using your UH logon and password. Then click on "Am I eligible to work?" in the top left corner. UH Student Employment Office Job List

Once the employment office verifies your status as a student within the UH system, search SECE's website for library jobs. To find these - once you've logged in, enter Oahu as the island, UH Manoa as the other location, and then enter "Library" as the category. Once you have located a job description of interest, follow the directions posted on the description to apply. Don't forget to print out the referral form and bring that to your interview.

Sinclair Library has an application form that we would like you to fill out also download it here: Sinclair Library Job Application

If you have any questions you may contact the employment office at (808) 956-7007 to talk to an employment specialist. Good luck!


Volunteer @ the Library

We always appreciate the work of our volunteers in the Library. To find out how you can help, please contact uhmlibpr@hawaii.edu.


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