Librarian II (Archivist) (0085654T)
About The Position
This is a temporary, full-time, 11-month, non-tenure track position for a Librarian II (Archivist) at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Hamilton Library, University Archives and Manuscript Collections. The position is expected to begin around July 2026, pending position clearance and funding availability, and is renewable based on performance and/or funding. The role involves leading the processing of selected collections using a Hawaiian Knowledge Organization System, coordinating arrangement and description of physical and born-digital materials, managing digitization efforts, promoting finished collections, and co-training/supervising graduate assistants. The Librarian II will also serve as a project liaison for the implementation of the HKOS within the University Archives and Manuscripts Collections.
Requirements
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and social justice, with a proven ability to foster a respectful, cooperative, professional and courteous work environment.
- 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.
- Familiarity with current U.S. metadata content and structure standards relevant to archival control, notably DACS and Dublin Core.
- At least one year of experience processing archival records and/or manuscript collections, and/or hands-on coursework in archival arrangement and description.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Native Hawaiian language, history, politics, cultural practices and contemporary issues.
- Ability and desire to interact with students and faculty, using excellent interpersonal, customer service and facilitation skills.
- Support the development of Hawai?i Knowledge Organization System (HKOS) domains, term lists, authority records, and related metadata creation and maintenance.
- Ability to train and supervise temporary, part-time, student, or volunteer assistants.
- Ability to set priorities, manage work, and meet deadlines independently and collaboratively.
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
- Keen attention to detail and ability to synthesize information.
Nice To Haves
- Ability to initiate and design projects and bring them to a conclusion in a timely fashion.
- Familiarity with issues and best practices with inclusive and reparative description, Indigenous knowledge organization, and/or data sovereignty.
- Proficiency in ArchivesSpace or other similar collection management system for archival materials.
- Experience in instruction and instructional writing.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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.
- Coordinates the digitization of selected physical files, including quality control and metadata creation.
- Coordinates promotion of the finished collection, including a post for the Archives blog and grant report.
- Co-trains and supervises graduate assistants and other students.
- 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.
Benefits
- Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
