Graduate Research Assistant, 11-Month (0000GA11) (Digital Archives)

University of Hawaii•Honolulu, HI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary 11-month position at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM), Library Services Department, specifically within the Hawaiian and Pacific Collections Department at Hamilton Library. The role is created to support the Ka 'ohipohaku project, funded by the Mellon Foundation, and is expected to begin around July 2026, pending position clearance and funding availability. The position is renewable annually for the duration of the grant, contingent upon funding, operational needs, satisfactory performance, and good academic standing. This 11-month position requires the employee to be on duty throughout the year except during authorized leave periods. The salary information provided is for the current posting and an updated rate effective August 1, 2026. The position is part-time at 50% Full-Time Equivalency (FTE) and includes a tuition waiver if eligible and all requirements are met.

Requirements

Enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program at a University of Hawai'i campus at the time of hire and throughout the appointment period.
Be in good academic standing and maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.5 or above.
Pursuing a graduate degree in Library & Information Science, Hawaiian Studies, or Hawaiian Language.
Strong interest in learning or honing research and analytical skills, including research, evaluation, survey, and protocol design.
Strong organizational, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Keen attention to detail and ability to synthesize information.
Familiarity with or willingness to learn web archiving tools and technologies.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community members.
Demonstrated experience in Google applications and related software.
Working knowledge of social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Hawaiian Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Political Science.
Demonstrated knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture and history.
Experience with community consultation, oral history, or participatory research methods in Hawaiʻi.
Successful completion of LIS 655: Digital Archives, or demonstrated knowledge of digital preservation.
Technical experience with web archiving software, digital preservation tools, and/or metadata creation.

Responsibilities

Utilize web archiving software (e.g., Archive-It, Webrecorder, or similar tools) to capture social media and web content.
Maintain organized records of archived materials, including metadata and contextual information.
Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and applicable laws related to web and social media archiving.
Prepare periodic updates, presentations, and project reports. Assist with research and writing for the final project report.
Provide support for library and archival services as needed, including assisting with reference inquiries, guiding users in accessing resources, copy-cataloging, scanning, transcribing, and delivering basic research instruction in alignment with the library's policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.