Job Opportunity: Librarian – Pacific & Southeast Asian Materials Cataloger | Application Review Begins: January 17, 2025

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Hamilton Library invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Librarian II, III, or IV (Pacific and Southeast Asian Materials Cataloger) position. This exciting opportunity focuses on cataloging library resources in Southeast Asian and Pacific languages, supporting world-class collections that serve students, faculty, and scholars globally.

Position Details

• Position Title: Pacific and Southeast Asian Materials Cataloger
• Position Number: 0083823
• Location: Honolulu, Hawaiʻi
• Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent (11-Month Tenure-Track)
• Salary:
  • Librarian II: $72,358 minimum
  • Librarian III: $86,819 minimum
  • Librarian IV: $101,311 minimum
    (Commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Opening Date: December 13, 2024
• Application Review Begins: January 17, 2025
• Closing Date: Continuous

About the Role

The position supports Hamilton Library’s outstanding collections in Hawaiian, Pacific, and Southeast Asian studies. The Cataloging Department seeks a dynamic professional to:

• Perform original and complex copy cataloging in English, French, Southeast Asian, and Pacific languages.
• Contribute to NACO, SACO, and BIBCO programs.
• Ensure quality control of bibliographic and metadata records.
• Collaborate to enhance metadata management for digital materials.
• Support scholarly research through accurate and accessible catalog records.

Minimum Qualifications

• Librarian II: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; cataloging coursework or experience; ability to work independently and in teams; strong communication skills.
• Librarian III: Librarian II qualifications plus three years of professional experience and 24 post-baccalaureate credits.
• Librarian IV: Librarian III qualifications plus three years of professional experience and a second master’s degree in a specialized subject area.

Desirable Qualifications

• Proficiency with current cataloging standards (RDA, LC Classification, LCSH, MARC21).
• Experience contributing to NACO, SACO, and BIBCO programs.
• Reading knowledge of French, Southeast Asian languages, or Pacific Island languages.
• Familiarity with area studies, special collections, and indigenous knowledge systems.

How to Apply

To apply, visit the University of Hawaiʻi NeoGov system and click on the “Apply” button:

• Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications, CV, names and contact information for three professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; originals required upon hiring).
• Applications will be reviewed beginning January 17, 2025. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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