What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Technician VII - Hilo, Hawaii position at Hawai`i State Judiciary?
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 25-201JC, Library Technician VII, SR-16, Hilo, Hawaii.
Summary of Duties
Within the Judiciary's law library system, performs para-professional work of considerable difficulty in one or more of the functional areas of librarianship.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a library which involved performing various library support activities (e.g., circulation work, stack maintenance, processing orders for library materials, posting receipt of periodicals and other materials, locating and verifying bibliographic information using standard sources, etc.) and which demonstrated knowledge of and required the application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials.
The Specialized Experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g., Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s) (e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials.
Applicants must have had one (1) year of experience comparable in scope and difficulty to the next lower level in the State service.
For some positions, applicants must demonstrate possession of supervisory aptitude. Supervisory Aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by details to supervisory positions; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals of a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
CLICK HERE for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: This position requires four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a library which involved performing various library support activities (e.g., circulation work, stack maintenance, processing orders for library materials, posting receipt of periodicals and other materials, locating and verifying bibliographic information using standard sources, etc.) and which demonstrated knowledge of and required the application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials. The experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g.,Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s)(e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials. Also, you must have one (1) year of experience comparable in scope and difficulty to the next lower in the State service.
Do you possess this experience?
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: If you answered yes to the question above, please identify from your employment history each relevant experience which you would like considered, and provide the following information (A-B); provide the information separately for each change in employer and/or position:
Substitution of Education for Experience: Your education may substitute for some or all of the required specialized experience. Please refer to the job posting for details on allowable substitutions.
If substituting education above the high school level for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcript at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need to submit an official transcript (not a copy), indicating the completion of the required course work or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
Recruitment Number 25-201JC, Library Technician VII, SR-16, Hilo, Hawaii.
Summary of Duties
Within the Judiciary's law library system, performs para-professional work of considerable difficulty in one or more of the functional areas of librarianship.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Specialized Experience: Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a library which involved performing various library support activities (e.g., circulation work, stack maintenance, processing orders for library materials, posting receipt of periodicals and other materials, locating and verifying bibliographic information using standard sources, etc.) and which demonstrated knowledge of and required the application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials.
The Specialized Experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g., Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader’s Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s) (e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials.
Applicants must have had one (1) year of experience comparable in scope and difficulty to the next lower level in the State service.
For some positions, applicants must demonstrate possession of supervisory aptitude. Supervisory Aptitude is the demonstration of aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by details to supervisory positions; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals of a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed
- Education in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credit hours for each six (6) months of Specialized Experience, up to a maximum of one (1) year.
- An Associate of Science or comparable degree in a two-year library science or technology curriculum from an accredited community college or junior college may be substituted for two (2) years of the Specialized Experience.
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of Specialized Experience.
- A master’s degree in library science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of the Specialized Experience.
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
CLICK HERE for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
- 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
- 21 vacation leave days per year
- 21 sick leave days per year
- Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
- Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
- Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
- Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
- State retirement plan for eligible employees
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: This position requires four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a library which involved performing various library support activities (e.g., circulation work, stack maintenance, processing orders for library materials, posting receipt of periodicals and other materials, locating and verifying bibliographic information using standard sources, etc.) and which demonstrated knowledge of and required the application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials. The experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g.,Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s)(e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials. Also, you must have one (1) year of experience comparable in scope and difficulty to the next lower in the State service.
Do you possess this experience?
- Yes
- No
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: If you answered yes to the question above, please identify from your employment history each relevant experience which you would like considered, and provide the following information (A-B); provide the information separately for each change in employer and/or position:
- Employer, your job title, dates of employment (from month/year to month/year), average number of hours worked per week.
- Describe your experience with this employer as it involved the following (1-6), or indicate n/a if not applicable:
- Circulation work;
- Stack maintenance;
- Processing orders for library materials;
- Posting receipt of periodicals and other materials;
- Locating and verifying bibliographic information using standard sources;
- Knowledge and application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures, and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Your education may substitute for some or all of the required specialized experience. Please refer to the job posting for details on allowable substitutions.
If substituting education above the high school level for experience, you must submit a copy of your official transcript at the time of application. If you are selected, you will need to submit an official transcript (not a copy), indicating the completion of the required course work or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
- I have reviewed the allowable substitutions listed on the job posting and understand that I must submit a copy of my official transcript at the the time of application in order to be given credit for my education.
- I will not be substituting post high school education for experience.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
- I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower score.
- Required Question