LIBRARIAN VI - OAHU

State of Hawai'i; Hawaii; On-site; USD 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Hawai'i's Hawaii State Public Library System seeks a Librarian V/VI to plan, organize, and supervise statewide cataloging and classification services within the Technical Services Section at Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library.

You will oversee database maintenance, material acquisition, and processing of library materials, applying AACR2, DDC, RDA, and MARC standards, with leadership in implementing new systems and supporting a statewide patron community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.
• Four and one-half years of progressively responsible professional librarian experience.
• Knowledge of AACR2, Dewey Decimal, RDA, MARC, and other cataloging standards.
• Experience planning and directing the implementation of cataloging/classification systems.
• Proficiency with computers, internet, and Microsoft Office; ability to learn library software.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and supervise statewide cataloging and classification services.
• Oversee database maintenance and acquisition of library materials.
• Process materials received by the Technical Services Section.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate library services statewide.
• Lead the selection and management of e-resources and catalogs.

Skills

Cataloging standards

Metadata management

Library automation

Plan and supervise operations

Microsoft Office

Digital resources management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Recruitment Number 26-0075

This vacancy is with the Hawaii State Public Library System, Technical Services Section, located in Salt Lake-Moanalua Public Library.

Salary: $6,728 to $8,187 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 notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

This position is located in the Technical Services Section, Office of the State Librarian, Hawaii State PUBLIC Library System. This position 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.

In order to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, 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 and required to effectively and efficiently perform the assigned duties.

Education

A bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university.

Professional Librarian Experience

Four and one-half (4 -1/2) 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.

At least one year of experience must have been comparable to the Librarian V or two years must have been comparable to the Librarian IV.

The Librarian V reflects responsibility for planning and supervising the operation of a large public library; supervise and participate in the selection, development and maintenance of a collection of materials in one or more broad and complex subject area(s); develop, plan, coordinate and evaluate a major area of library services (i.e., 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 material and library services to the patrons/clientele of a particular library; performing specialized activities (e.g., 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 required for the Librarian VI, one (1) year must have involved one or a combination of the following:

• Developing, implementing, and maintaining policies and procedures pertaining to cataloging and classification services for a library, and/or
• 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 (1) 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;
• 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.

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 click: 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 as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

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 for this recruitment 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.

For further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.