"Reference Librarian"

Job Description

Salary
$36 per hour

Location
Honolulu, HI

Job Type
Part-Time Temporary

Job Number
2025-02604

Department
Kapi'olani Community College - Library & Learning Resources

Opening Date
12/22/2025

Closing Date
12/24/2025 11:59 PM Hawaii

Position Number:
Casual

University of Hawai‘i, Kapi‘olani Community College, Library & Learning Resources Unit is seeking applications for the Reference Librarian (Casual Hire).

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:

• Masters degree in Library and Information Science (MLISc) or equivalent Masters 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:

Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach the required documents. In addition to the Application, applicants must attach the following:

1. Cover letter;
2. Resume;
3. The names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references; and
4. 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.
   1. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted
   2. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted.

Inquiries: Kapiolani Community College Human Resources Department, kapcchr@hawaii.edu