Lib II, Lib III, or Lib IV (Interlibrary Loan & Resource Sharing Librarian) (0082891) na University of Hawaii, HI

About the Department

Title: Librarian II, Librarian III or Librarian IV (Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing Librarian)
Position Number: 82891
Hiring Unit: University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM), Library Services
Location: Hamilton Library, Access Services Department
Date Posted: November 3, 2025
Closing Date: Continuous - application review begins December 8, 2025
Salary Information:
B2M11, Commensurate with qualifications and experience (Librarian II minimum $74,891);
B3M11, Commensurate with qualifications and experience (Librarian III minimum $89,858);
B4M11, Commensurate with qualifications and experience (Librarian IV minimum $104,857)
Monthly Type: 11 Month
Tenure Track: Tenure
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: To begin approximately Spring 2026 subject to position clearance and/or availability of funds.

The University of Hawai'i at Manoa (UHM), Hamilton Library seeks to hire a dynamic and forward-thinking tenure-track Interlibrary Loan and Resource Sharing Librarian.. The successful candidate will manage a comprehensive interlibrary loan resource-sharing program at Hamilton Library, a Tier 1 academic institution and the flagship campus of the University of Hawai'i System.

Under the general direction of the Chair of Access Services, the position coordinates interlibrary and document delivery services for the UHM community to obtain materials owned by other libraries. Additionally, it oversees the service operations to fulfill loan and document delivery copy requests from the UHM collections for domestic and international libraries, as well as independent researchers. The librarian works with a team of resource-sharing staff, including a supervisor and support staff. The
position manages consortia partner agreements and maintains key partnerships in the broader resource-sharing community. The position provides oversight of daily operations to ensure efficient services, participates in assessing services, and facilitates improvement projects. The successful candidate seeks to be aware of new developments in systems and methods for delivering timely and efficient access to resources for patrons.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Manage a comprehensive interlibrary loan resource-sharing program to enhance the ability to borrow shared collections through consortia and related agreements including but not limited to OCLC, Greater Western Library Alliance (GWLA), IDS Network, RapidILL, additionally manage sharing UH-Manoa’s Libraries collections, and handle complex borrowing and lending requests.
2. Ensure copyright compliance and fair use are upheld.
3. Collaborate with the library subject specialists and library administration to enhance the ability to borrow international and specialized collections, lend eBooks and other digital materials, fully utilize UHM's many partnerships to provide student and faculty access to scholarly materials, and expand external access to the library’s specialized collections.
4. Participate in assessment projects contributing to library goals such as improving discovery, identifying new partnerships for collection building and access, and enhancing service design.
5. Apply the principles and protocols established in the American Library Association’s (ALA) Interlibrary Loan Code, follow the ALA Code of Ethics, and understand and apply the principles and guidelines established by the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA).
6. Maintain resource-sharing relationships with key contacts at member libraries, consortia partners, and vendors.
7. Collaborates with IT systems to support resource sharing functions within the University Library’s management system, Ex Libris ALMA and its discovery layer, Ex Libris PrimoVE, the library’s resource sharing management systems, including OCLC World Share, Atlas ILLiad, Docline, and consortia partner resource sharing programs.
8. Keep abreast with and contribute to the development and implementation of emerging tools and systems for prospective collaborative collecting, access, and sharing.
9. Librarians hold faculty status and are expected to meet requirements for tenure and promotion through professional development, travel, research, service, and other scholarly and institutional contributions.

Librarian II (B2) Minimum Qualifications
1. A Master’s degree in library or information science from a program accredited by the American Library Association or from a college or university of recognized standing.
2. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Librarian III (B3) Minimum Qualifications
1. A Master’s degree in library or information science; in addition to the Master’s degree, 24 post-baccalaureate credits of academic study; and at least three years of appropriate experience.
2. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Librarian IV (B4) Minimum Qualifications
1. A Master’s degree in library or information science; a second Master’s degree in a specialized subject area; and seven years of appropriate experience or four years in the
rank of Librarian III.
2. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.

Desirable Qualifications
1. Substantial knowledge of and experience with interlibrary loan and resource sharing  systems and best practices.
2. Experience with OCLC WorldShare, ILLiad, Ex Libris Alma/PrimoVE.
3. Experience collaborating with consortial partnerships.
4. Experience in a large university or research institution setting.
5. Substantial knowledge of the academic resource sharing ecosystem, including current trends and issues such as international ILL, access to special collections, and Title II accessibility requirements.
6. Substantial knowledge and application of copyright and fair use to interlibrary services and document delivery operations.
7. Demonstrated initiative in fostering new ideas and implementing change.
8. Experience with implementing new technology and automation.
9. Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
10. Ability to manage resources and staff effectively to build and maintain teams and a positive workplace culture.
11. Excellent organizational skills, proven problem-solving ability, and flexibility.
12. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

To Apply:
Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents. Submit cover letter indicating how you satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications, CV, names and contact information (including email addresses) of 3 professional references, and official transcripts (copies acceptable;
however, originals will be required prior to completion of hiring). Incomplete applications will not be considered. All documentation become the property of the school.

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Inquiries: Jean Thoulag, Department Chair, Acccess Services and Head of Public Services Division, [email protected]