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LIBRARIAN II, III, or IV: position number 83792, full-time, 11-month,
general funds, to begin approximately September 1, 2004, pending position
clearance and availability of funds.
DUTIES:
Leading Public Services personnel (consisting of three librarians, six FTE
support staff, student assistants, and volunteers), the Head of Public
Services is responsible for the overall management, operation, long-range
planning, policy / procedure development and documentation, and assessment
of the following services:
. Reference
. Library Instruction
. Access Services
. Library marketing/publicity
. Library environment
. Web site content/design
. Distance learning support
. Hawaiian Collection
. Archives
In addition, this position:
1. Has direct responsibility for library marketing/publicity, including
writing public services-related communications to the campus.
2. Serves on the reference desk, including evenings and weekends.
3. Serves on library, university, and UH system committees.
4. Performs assigned collection development responsibilities.
5. Teaches library instruction classes, especially in disciplines related to
collection development responsibilities.
6. Works with other library units to provide seamless services and access.
7. Assists with resource generation through grant writing and/or fundraising
activities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Rank II: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent.
Rank III: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent, 24
post-baccalaureate credits in addition to the MLS, and at least three years
of appropriate experience.
Rank IV: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent, second masters
degree in a subject area in addition to the MLS, and at least seven years of
appropriate experience.
Minimum qualifications for post-baccalaureate credit and years of
appropriate experience for rank are non-negotiable.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Strong preference will be given to candidates with management experience
in academic public services as a librarian, including implementing effective
user services initiatives.
2. Excellent oral and written communication skills.
3. Proven and successful ability to work effectively with colleagues in a
team-based environment, supervise and mentor staff, and resolve personnel
issues.
4. Proven and successful experience and skills in:
a. Bibliographic instruction
b. Providing innovative reference services (including electronic reference)
c. Access Services (circulation, reserves, interlibrary loan)
d. Writing promotional literature and creating student resource materials.
5. Knowledge of:
a. Best practices and current trends in the provision of excellent library
public services
b. Teaching methods and instructional design for information literacy
c. Technological trends for electronic public assistance.
6. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff,
and colleagues in a multicultural environment.
7. Proven ability to solve problems creatively, negotiate, and handle
stressful situations in a positive manner.
8. A strong undergraduate and graduate academic record.
9. Experience with developing and assessing academic public services through
performance measures focused on student outcomes.
10. Experience with grant writing and fund raising.
PAY RANGE:
Librarian II: $33,948-$51,264
Librarian III: $39,708-$62,364
Librarian IV: $48,312-$78,924
Annual salary ranges are firm.
TO APPLY:
Candidates must submit:
1. A letter of application clearly addressing the candidate's ability to
fulfill the responsibilities of the position and how he or she meets each
minimum and desirable qualification.
2. A current resume.
3. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts.
4. A concise example of writing related to the candidate's work as a
professional librarian.
5. Three letters of recommendation from people able to address the candidate
's professional qualifications and achievements.
6. Three names of additional references, together with their contact
information.
Those candidates who are interviewed on campus will be expected to make a
presentation to faculty and staff as part of the screening process.
Address application to: Chair, Search Committee for Head, Public Services.
APPLICATION ADDRESS:
Edwin H. Mookini Library, University of Hawai'i at Hilo Library, 200 W.
Kawili Street, Hilo, HI 96720-4091.
INQUIRIES:
Inquiries to: Jenny Wakida, ph: (808) 974-7575, jwakida@xxxxxxxxxx
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
For full consideration, complete applications must be received by Monday,
May 2, 2005 by noon HST. Applications received after that date may be
considered in the event that the search committee determines that a
candidate best fitting UH Hilo's needs might not be selected from the
initial pool of candidates. Review of applications will begin on Monday, May
9th, 2005 and continue until the position has been filled.
This job has been modified since it was originally posted.
University of Hawai'i at Hilo is an EEO/AA Employer D/M/V/W.