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Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Part-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01719
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Library Services
Division: Hamilton Library
Opening Date: 08/05/2026
Position Number:: CASUAL
Description
****Applicants seeking short-term or part-time work with the University of Hawai'i may apply for Casual Hire positions, which include administrative professional and technical (APT) or Instructional-type positions. Because of the temporary nature of these appointments, Casual Hire employees are not eligible for most benefits as provided to regular BOR and Civil Service employees such as paid leave and holidays. Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees and up to one calendar year for part-time employees.
Title: (Casual Hire) Science & Technology Support Librarian
Position Number: ****Casual Hire****
Hiring Unit: University of Hawaii at Manoa Library Services, Hamilton Library, Science & Technology Reference Department
Location: Manoa
Date Posted: 08/05/2026
Closing Date: Continuous recruitment
Salary: $34.79 per hour
Schedule: Up to 19 hours per week
Full Time/Part Time: Part Time
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Duties and Responsibilities
• Provides reference services at the Science and Technology Reference Desk during regular service hours. Regular service hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Reference services include assisting patrons at the Reference desk, responding to telephone and email reference inquiries, and performing other reference-related tasks.
• Library instruction and collection development for all areas of the sciences with a focus on supporting the School of Nursing and Dental Hygiene or the College of Engineering.
• Works collegially with librarians, staff, and student interns.
• Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) or equivalent degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
Desirable Qualifications
• At least 6 months of reference desk experience either as a librarian or as an LIS student intern.
• Experience in a science, technical, or medical library; or, an undergraduate degree in a scientific or technical discipline; or, graduate coursework in a scientific or technical discipline.
To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, CV, names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable; however, originals will be required prior to completion of hiring). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All documentation become the property of the school.
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Inquiries: Hejin Shin, Department Chair, Science & Technology Reference Department, hejins@hawaii.edu
EEO, Clery Act, ADA
The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/
Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.
In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.
Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/