LIBRARIAN VI - OAHU

State of Hawaiʻi; Hawaii; On-site; USD 72,930 - 88,744; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Potential for disability accommodations

Job summary

A state government agency in Hawaii seeks a qualified individual for a cataloging and classification services role. The selected candidate will plan and supervise statewide library services and manage database maintenance. Key qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, over 4 years of professional librarian experience, and supervisory experience. The role offers a salary range of $6,535 to $7,952 per month, with other benefits associated with public service employment.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university is required.
• Four and a half years of progressively responsible librarian experience is necessary.
• One year of supervisory experience in a library setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise statewide cataloging and classification services.
• Manage database maintenance and acquisition of library materials.
• Direct the implementation of cataloging and classification processes.

Skills

Knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to plan and organize

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Tools

Automated library systems

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0075

Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library

Recruitment Information

Salary: $6,535 to $7,952 per month (SR-26, Step D to I). Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors. This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Duties Summary

This position is located in the Technical Services Section, Office of the State Librarian, Hawaii State Public Library System. It is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising statewide cataloging and classification services, database maintenance, acquisition of selected library materials, and processing of library materials received by the Technical Services Section. Applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of a variety of cataloging and metadata standards, including Anglo American Cataloging Rules, Dewey Decimal Classification, Resource Description and Access, and machine-readable cataloging; automated library systems; and e‑resources management. Applicants must also be able to plan, organize, and direct the implementation of new and modified cataloging and/or classification systems and procedures; make priority decisions; demonstrate competency in computer use including internet and Microsoft Office products, or equivalent; and learn and become proficient with equipment and software programs to effectively and efficiently perform the assigned duties.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

• Education: A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four‑year college or university.
• Professional Librarian Experience: Four and one‑half (4.5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or more major functional areas of librarianship (e.g., selection, acquisition, cataloging and classification of materials, collection development and maintenance, reference and readers' advisory services, or development and promotion of library services), which required the application of principles, practices, knowledge, theories and tools of library science.
• Experience equivalency: At least one year of experience comparable to Librarian V or two years comparable to Librarian IV. The Librarian V reflects responsibility for planning and supervising the operation of a large public library; supervising and participating in the selection, development and maintenance of a collection of materials in one or more broad and complex subject areas; developing, planning, coordinating and evaluating a major area of library services (e.g., children/young adult services) on a statewide basis. The Librarian IV reflects responsibility for professional leadership as the position in charge of a library operation; or as a specialist in an assigned field(s). The work requires the use of experienced judgment in providing appropriate materials and library services to patrons of a particular library; performing specialized activities such as cataloging and classification, reference and materials selection within a complex and dynamic subject field(s); and/or planning, coordinating and evaluating library services in a major service/functional area.
• Selective Certification: Of the required years of professional librarian work experience, one year must have involved one or a combination of the following: developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures pertaining to cataloging and classification services; working with e‑resources that included maintaining and tracking program budgets and accounts; evaluating vendors; assisting with gathering statistics for collection development; and/or troubleshooting access issues for library users.

Supervisory Experience: One year of experience which included planning, organizing, scheduling, and directing the work of others; assigning and reviewing their work; advising them on difficult work problems; training and developing subordinates; and evaluating their work performance.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please click here.

Other Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre‑employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program: The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please visit https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay‑loans/forgiveness‑cancellation/public‑service.

Electronic Notification to Applicants

The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications. Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

Testing Information

The examination will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held. In‑person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in‑person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process. Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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