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Location : UH Manoa, Honolulu, HI
Job Type: Full-Time Temporary
Job Number: 2026-01105
Department: University of Hawai'i at Manoa - Library Services
Division: Hamilton Library
Opening Date: 05/26/2026
Closing Date: 6/9/2026 11:59 PM Hawaii
Position Number:: 0085654T
Description
Title: Librarian II (Archivist)
Position Number: 0085654T
Hiring Unit: UHM Library Services
Location: Manoa, Hamilton Library, University Archives and Manuscript Collections
Date Posted: May 26, 2026
Closing Date: June 9, 2026
Salary Information: B2M11; Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience (Librarian II minimum $77,729 annually effective 07/01/2026)
Monthly Type: 11-Month
Tenure Track: Non-Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time (100% FTE)
Temporary/Permanent: Temporary
Other Conditions: To begin approximately July 2026, pending position clearance and/or availability of funding. Renewable depending on performance and/or funding availability.
Duties & Responsibilities:
1. Leads the processing and reprocessing (arrangement, description, and preservation activities) of selected collections through the lens of a Hawaiian Knowledge Organization System to be codified during the grant period.
2. Coordinates arrangement and description of both the physical and born-digital portions of the selected collections, including data entry into the Library's ArchivesSpace instance.
3. Coordinates the digitization of selected physical files, including quality control and metadata creation.
4. Coordinates promotion of the finished collection, including a post for the Archives blog and grant report.
5. Co-trains and supervises graduate assistants and other students.
6. Serves as a project liaison with Hamilton Library's University Archives and Manuscripts Collections on the implementation of the HKOS within its indices and collections.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Master's Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree by the date of hire.
2. Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice, with a proven ability to foster a respectful, cooperative, professional and courteous work environment.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment with multicultural groups and individuals with diverse academic abilities, cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, including library staff, administrators, students, faculty, and community.
4. Familiarity with current U.S. metadata content and structure standards relevant to archival control, notably DACS and Dublin Core.
5. At least one year of experience processing archival records and/or manuscript collections, and/or hands-on coursework in archival arrangement and description.
6. Demonstrated knowledge of Native Hawaiian language, history, politics, cultural practices and contemporary issues.
7. Ability and desire to interact with students and faculty, using excellent interpersonal, customer service and facilitation skills.
8. Support the development of Hawai?i Knowledge Organization System (HKOS) domains, term lists, authority records, and related metadata creation and maintenance.
9. Ability to train and supervise temporary, part-time, student, or volunteer assistants.
10. Ability to set priorities, manage work, and meet deadlines independently and collaboratively.
11. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
12. Keen attention to detail and ability to synthesize information.
Desired Qualifications:
1. Ability to initiate and design projects and bring them to a conclusion in a timely fashion.
2. Familiarity with issues and best practices with inclusive and reparative description, Indigenous knowledge organization, and/or data sovereignty.
3. Proficiency in ArchivesSpace or other similar collection management system for archival materials.
4. Experience in instruction and instructional writing.
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: Helen Wong Smith, Archivist for University Records and Screening Committee Chair,
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