Full Time Science Librarian Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $54,800.00 - $58,800.00 Annually
Location : HPU Downtown Campus; Honolulu
Job Type: Staff - Regular Full Time Exempt
Job Number: 02724
Department: Library Administration
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
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Description
Job Summary:
Provide reference, research, instructional, and liaison services to support student learning, faculty teaching, and scholarly activity across the university, with primary responsibility for health sciences programs. Develop and deliver library instruction, research consultations, and outreach initiatives. Create and maintain research guides, learning objects, and other instructional materials. Participate in collection development, accreditation support, and assessment activities. Support public services operations, including course reserves, service desk coverage, and student employee mentoring. Build, establish, and maintain effective relationships with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and community partners. Execute detailed work efficiently to meet deadlines, effectively handle multiple tasks, and use initiative and creativity to solve problems. Perform duties at all library locations and other work sites as required. Provide library services on weekdays, evenings, weekends, and holidays as scheduled and as necessary to cover service desk hours.
Location: This position is based out of our downtown Honolulu campuses. Particularly at our Libraries located in Waterfront Plaza & Aloha Tower Marketplace.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master of Library Science/Studies degree from an ALA-accredited institution;
• Demonstrated experience providing reference, research, and instructional services in an academic library or educational setting;
• Experience creating and maintaining research guides, instructional materials, or online learning resources;
• Familiarity with library databases, discovery systems, citation management tools, and research methodologies;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Ability to establish priorities, organize work to meet deadlines, complete detailed work, handle multiple tasks, and work effectively with diverse populations;
Desired Qualifications:
• Three or more years of librarian experience in an academic library;
• Experience serving as a liaison librarian to academic departments or programs;
• Experience providing library instruction using electronic resources and learning technologies;
• Experience supporting health sciences, evidence-based practice, or graduate-level research;
• Experience supporting accreditation reviews, program assessments, or curriculum development;
• Experience with collection development and assessment;
• Ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to support teaching, learning, and research;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with faculty, students, administrators, and community partners;
• Strong commitment to student-centered and innovative library services;
• Solid knowledge of emerging technologies, information literacy practices, and current trends in academic libraries;
• Experience with Springshare products, including LibGuides, LibAnswers, and LibCal;
• Experience participating in assessment, outreach, and strategic initiatives.
Other Qualifications:
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, if necessary.
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
• Able to work weekday, evening, weekend, and holiday hours as scheduled;
• Able to perform duties at all library locations and other work sites as required.
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable personal transportation to facilitate travel between all HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes a valid driver's license and a personal vehicle that is legally registered and insured.
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.
Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:

1. Provide Research, Instruction, and Liaison Services, to include, but not limited to: (65%)

• Provide reference and research assistance in person, online, by phone, email, and chat.
• Conduct individual and group research consultations.
• Develop, deliver, and assess library instruction sessions, workshops, and learning activities.
• Create and maintain research guides, tutorials, and instructional materials.
• Serve as liaison to assigned academic programs, with primary responsibility for health sciences disciplines.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with faculty and academic departments.
• Support curriculum integration and information literacy initiatives.
• Assist faculty and students with evidence-based practice, literature reviews, database searching, and citation management.
• Participate in accreditation reviews, resource evaluations, and academic program support.
• Promote library resources and services through outreach and engagement activities.
• Participate in collection development, resource assessment, and collection maintenance activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends, technologies, and best practices related to research, instruction, and academic librarianship.

2. Support User Services and Library Operations, to include, but not limited to: (30%)

• Assist with course reserves services and faculty support related to reserves.
• Provide service desk coverage as assigned.
• Assist with training and mentoring student employees.
• Participate in assessment, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with library colleagues to develop and improve services, programs, and workflows.
• Participate in orientations, campus events, and student success initiatives.
• Serve on library and university committees, task forces, and working groups as assigned.
• Engage in professional development activities and maintain awareness of current issues and trends in academic librarianship
• Collaborate with campus partners to design and execute outreach campaigns that highlight library collections, learning support services, instructional programs, and student success initiatives.

3. Performs other related duties as assigned (5%)

• Actively participates as an effective member of team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.
• Participate in University events and services (graduation ceremonies, athletic games, student activities, etc.); physical support of the University Libraries projects and events; and assist with other duties as required.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required for this job. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned at any time.
Hawaii Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawaii Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations are available throughout the application and hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact hr@hpu.edu to request assistance.
Hawai'i Pacific University is a learning community where staff, faculty, and more than 5,000 students come together from around the world to learn and work in a spirit of caring, honesty, freedom, and 'ohana (family).
Cooperation, communication, and collegiality are the foundation of our community. We fulfill the responsibilities of our educational mission through mutual trust and respect, innovation and involvement, expertise, and intellectual fellowship. We offer all members of our community the opportunity to excel, including resources and rewards commensurate with individual contributions and potential. As a team, we are committed to serving our local and global communities and embrace our values of aloha, pono, and kuleana.
We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
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Why consider a career with HPU? Here are some of the benefits of employment . . .
Time Off A generous schedule that recognizes 15 holidays annually, plus winter break days off between Christmas and New Year's. Eligible employees also receive vacation, sick and other types of paid leave.
Tuition Waiver Full time employees and spouse/dependent children pursuing a higher education degree at HPU may apply for a tuition waiver.
Health and WellnessComprehensive health insurance, life and disability insurance, employee assistance program and wellness program.
Retirement Plan Eligible employees can start saving for the future and enroll in the Hawai'i Pacific University 403(b) retirement plan upon hire.
Discounts Discounts for products and services including airlines, rental car, hotels, theme parks, attractions, gift cards, restaurants, and more.
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Do you have a Master of Library Science (MLS/MLIS) degree from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited institution?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience providing reference, research, and instructional services in an academic library or educational setting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience creating and maintaining research guides, instructional materials, or online learning resources?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience using library databases, discovery systems, citation management tools, and applying research methodologies?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have professional experience requiring regular written and verbal communication in a workplace or academic setting?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have experience managing multiple tasks, prioritizing work, meeting deadlines, and completing detailed assignments in a professional or academic environment?

• Yes
• No

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