State of Hawai'i
LIBRARIAN III (SR-20) - HAWAII ISLAND
State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Temporary Full-Time
218238
Hawaii State Public Library System
05/26/2018
Continuous
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State of Hawaii Executive Branch
Temporary Full-Time
218238
Hawaii State Public Library System
05/26/2018
Continuous
13
Recruitment Information
Recruitment Number 218238 - Temporary - Shiftwork - Puna, Hawaii Island Employment Only - $3,989 to $4,672 per month (SR-20, Step C to Step G).
Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.
This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the Civil Service Hawaii State Government Jobs page of our website.Duties Summary
As a fully competent professional librarian, perform the full range of professional services in a service or functional area; generally serve as the librarian responsible for providing the full range of professional services within a particular service area; catalog and classify materials presenting the full range of cataloging problems; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Note: This floater position will be based in the Puna District and will require travel to multiple sites on the island of Hawaii depending on operational needs.
Note: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:
Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
Professional Librarian Experience: One and one-half years of progressively responsible professional experience in one or more major functional areas of librarianship (e.g., selection, acquisition, cataloging and classification of materials, collection development and maintenance, reference and readers' advisory services, or development and promotion of library services), which required the application of principles, practices, knowledge, theories and tools of library science.
Master's Degree in Library Science: A master's degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university will be deemed to have met all the education and experience requirements for Librarian III.
Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements (click link below), will apply.
License: For some positions, a valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment. This vacancy has this requirement.
The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.
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Other Information
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.
Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner.
TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.
In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.
Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.
The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.
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- LIBRARIAN III (SR-20) - HAWAII ISLAND Supplemental Questionnaire
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
The responses you provide to these Supplemental Questions will be used in combination with your application to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements and/or your final score. Failure to provide detailed and complete information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Please do not submit a resume in place of completing the Supplemental Questions.
You must submit verification of your education (e.g., copies of official transcripts or diploma as instructed below) in order to receive credit. In general, proof of education downloaded from and/or submitted through the internet will not be accepted. Education obtained outside the United States must be comparable to education earned at an accredited school in the United States. We also reserve the right to request further information about your academic program, evidence of comparability, or an original transcript.
To receive credit for substitute, temporary assignment, or volunteer experience, applicants must submit an official letter of verification. The letter should include the job title, employment dates, number of hours worked, a description of the duties performed, and a contact name and phone number.
Any information you submit may be verified. Supporting documents must be either electronically attached to your application or submitted to our office as soon as possible. Our mailing address is: State of Hawaii Department of Human Resources Development, 235 South Beretania Street - 11th Floor, Honolulu, Hawaii 96813. Documents should be identified by job title and recruitment number.
Note: If you previously submitted supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, diploma, unexpired license, etc.) to our office, you are not required to re-submit them. - * QUESTION 2
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT (Continued)
Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. In general, concurrent experiences and/or education will not be double credited unless otherwise specified. Your possession of the required amount of experience will not in and of itself be accepted as proof of qualification for the position. The overall paid or unpaid experience must be of such scope and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that you have the ability to perform the duties of the position. Our calculation of experience will be based upon a full-time, 40-hour work week. Part-time experience will be prorated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week will be prorated to six months of experience. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be extra credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week will be credited as one year of experience, not one and a half years. - * QUESTION 3
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APPLICANT'S ACKNOWLEDGMENT - MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS (Complete information and details)
The information provided in the job announcement represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. A live link to the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements was provided to me in the job announcement. - * QUESTION 4
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EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
From the choices below, select the ONE statement that best describes your education and/or training.
In order to receive credit for your academic training, please attach a copy of your OFFICIAL DIPLOMA and/or TRANSCRIPTS to your online application or send a copy to our office as soon as possible. - * QUESTION 5
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PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN EXPERIENCE
Do you possess progressively responsible Professional Librarian Experience in one or more major functional areas of librarianship (e.g., selection, acquisition, cataloging and classification of materials, collection development and maintenance, reference and readers' advisory services, or development and promotion of library services), which required the application of principles, practices, knowledge, theories and tools of library science? - * QUESTION 6
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If you answered 'YES' to Question 5, please list all employers/positions where you obtained the required professional librarian experience as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements.
Include the following information:
A. The name and location of the library.
B. Your official job title.
C. Your complete dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr).
D. The average number of hours worked per week.
E. A description of the library, including the type of organization (e.g., government or privately operated, etc.), which context the library was situated (e.g., school, public, law, medical, company library, etc.), the major sections of the library, the section your position was located in, the number and type of staff you worked with, the services provided, and the clientele served.
F. A description of and approximate size of this library's overall collection, including the cataloging or classification system utilized.
If you have no experience, indicate 'None' or 'N/A.' - * QUESTION 7
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For each employer/position listed in Question 6, please provide a detailed description of your professional librarian duties and responsibilities in each of the following areas:
A. Selection of materials -- What was your involvement? Who made the final selection decisions and what criteria were used for validating the materials?
B. Acquisition of materials -- How did you apply your knowledge of bibliographic aids and market familiarity? What decisions were you authorized to make in the acquisition of materials?
C. Cataloging and classification of materials -- Describe your most difficult and/or complex cataloging assignment(s), including original cataloging, if any.
D. Collection development and maintenance -- What was your involvement in assessing patron needs, and deciding what materials to replace or discard?
E. Reference and client advisory services -- What kinds of reference assistance did you provide?
F. Development and promotion of library services -- What kinds of projects or library promotional efforts were you involved with, and what was your role?
If you have no experience, indicate 'None' or 'N/A.' - * QUESTION 8
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SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY
For EACH library where you supervised other library staff, please provide the following information:
A. The name of the library, your official job title, complete dates of employment (mo/yr to mo/yr), and the average number of hours worked per week.
B. The number and description of the library staff you supervised (e.g., 4 professionals, 6 paraprofessionals, 3 clericals, etc.).
C. A specific description of your supervisory duties, including the responsibility you had over your staff and the kind of decisions you were authorized to make. Explain how your responsibilities and level of authority differed from those of your own supervisor.
Please address each change in supervisory position separately.
If you have no experience, indicate 'None' or 'N/A.' - * Required Question