Job Description

Description

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Library & Learning Resources Unit is seeking applications for the Reference Librarian (Casual Hire). Please see the information about the position, the duties and responsibilities, the minimum and desirable qualifications, and the job application attachments below:


Important note: 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 (i.e. paid holidays/leave). Casual Hire appointments may last for up to 89 days for full-time employees, and up to 1 calendar year for part-time employees.



Working Title: Reference Librarian

Position Number: Casual Hire

Hiring Unit: Library & Learning Resources

Location: Kapi‘olani Community College

Date Posted: December 22, 2025

Closing Date: December 24, 2025, 11:59PM

Salary: $36 per hour

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 19 hours/week

Temporary/Permanent: Temporary

Funding: CCRF


Continuation is dependent on satisfactory performance, program needs, and renewal of funds.



Duties and Responsibilities:

• Under the general direction of the Head Librarian, this position provides general reference assistance and instruction to library users during scheduled hours.
• Provides basic technical support to students.
• Provides instruction to students and faculty in the use of online and other resources available to the Library and elsewhere.
• Prepares web instructional and informational material for students using the Internet, web applications and other information technologies.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Library and Information Science (MLISc) or equivalent Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program.

Desirable Qualifications:

• One or more years of experience providing reference service to a diverse public.
• One or more years of experience working in an academic library.
• Demonstrated experience teaching or training diverse audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to use word-processing, multimedia processing, web design, and image editing software programs.
• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED (Read the "To Apply" section carefully)



To Apply:
. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and
• Official graduate and undergraduate transcript(s) showing degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.) Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. The expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant.
  • Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted
  • Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.



NOTE:

• The application will be incomplete if materials are unreadable, illegible, password protected, missing, or corrupted; therefore, late or incomplete applications will not be considered. All requested documents/information become the property of Kapi‘olani Community College and will not be returned.
• Please do not include any self-identifying photos and redact any references to confidential information on submitted documents (social security number, date of birth, etc.).
• Applications lacking copies of transcripts will be reviewed based on work experience equivalency to meet minimum qualifications (MQs). All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date.
• If you have not applied for a position before using NEOGOV, you will need to create an account.

Inquiries: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, kapcchr@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:

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: , 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:

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Hourly pay, Permanent employment, Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Casual work, Work at office,

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