Librarian Vi - Oahu

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: $6,535 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 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. 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.

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 be 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.

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 area(s); developing, planning, coordinating and evaluating a major area of library services (i.e., children/young adult services) on a statewide basis.

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.

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  for assistance.

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