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Library Assistant II, III - Kamalii Elementary

Hawaii State Department of Education

Kīhei, HI | Full Time

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Library Assistant II, III - Kamalii Elementary

Hawaiʻi State Department of Education

Kīhei, HI | Full Time

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Library Assistant II, III - Kamalii Elementary

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Hawaiʻi State Department of Education is Hiring a Library Assistant II, III - Kamalii Elementary Near Kīhei, HI

Description

The authorized level of the position is Library Assistant III. Applications are being accepted down to the Library Assistant II in the event of recruiting difficulties.
Salary Range:

Library Assistant II, SR-05: $2,832.00 per month

Library Assistant III, SR-07: $2,946.00 per month

Examples of Duties

Typical examples of duties of Library Assistant III positions include:

1. Independently performs all major transactions at the circulation desk, as scheduled, including charging and discharging books; collecting fines and fees; inspecting materials for damage on return; registering patrons and issuing library cards; processing lost/paid, claims returned, mail returned and other transactions; counting cash, comparing with register tape and reporting discrepancies; explaining library circulation policies to patrons; answering directional and basic informational questions. When not scheduled at the circulation desk, a position of this type is usually responsible for carrying out a variety of other library support tasks such as: linking library materials to records in the database and adding holdings and other information as required; delinking library materials from records in the database and processing withdrawn books, as instructed; replacing spine labels and pockets as instructed; placing and/or canceling holds for specific materials in the database; performing straightforward searches for specific items in the database; pulling books off the shelves and sending them to requesting libraries; may use standard reference tools to look up specific information (e.g. author, title, publisher, price); and may type statistical and other reports and forms. A position of this type may work alone at the circulation desk.

2. Maintains check-in records of a sizable collection of periodicals/serial publications. Posts receipt of issues to appropriate records; routes copies or directs routing operations in accordance with standardized distribution lists; displays current periodical issues and maintains back issues; notes missing issues/volumes by examination of check-in records and sends claims to publishers/vendors in accordance with standard library procedures; maintains an awareness of changes in title, frequency, issuing organization, through notifications from publishers, supervisor or information contained within the issue. Serials which are difficult to identify (e.g. because of changes in numbering sequence, unusual titling patterns, etc.) are referred to higherlevel personnel or to the supervisor. Identification of foreign publications may require the use of dictionaries/other standard tools to translate/transliterate characters and words.

3. Binds pamphlets and periodicals (e.g. velobinding, pambinding, plug binding) in accordance with established procedures and guidelines; performs standard bookmending involving rebacking, resewing and recasing books. Positions at this level are responsible for the application of a variety of binding and/or bookmending procedures pertinent to the piece in hand (books, pamphlets, periodicals, music, etc.) and the use of standard techniques and materials.

4. Performs a variety of moderately complex library support work under the general direction of a librarian or higher-level assistant/technician. Routine assignments are carried out in accordance with established guidelines and practices. Discrepancies or unusual matters are referred to the librarian or higher-level library assistant/technician. Typical duties and responsibilities include charging and discharging books; receiving and physically preparing materials for library use; may post receipt of periodicals to check-in cards; may send claim forms to publishers for issues not received; filing and withdrawing catalog and shelflist cards; accessioning (assigning consecutive numbers to copies) books and posting information to shelflist cards; may obtain catalog information, as necessary from cataloging-in-publication information (usually found on the verso of the title page) or standard sources (e.g. Books In Print); may type catalog cards, shelflist cards, memos, forms; maintains shelves; may prepare overdue notices; may perform simple typing (e.g. forms, form letters, short memos, lists); may collect money for lost/damaged books; may receive and prepare textbooks for school use; may keep inventory of textbooks; and may perform and/or supervise others in inventorying library materials.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience Requirement: Except for the substitutions provided for in these specifications, applicants must have had progressively responsible experience of the kind and quality described below and in the amounts shown in the following table:

Class Title

General
Exper
(yrs)

Spec
Exper
(yrs)

Tech/Paraprof
Exper
(yrs)

Total
Exper
(yrs)

Library Asst II

1/2

Library Asst III

General Experience: Clerical work experience which demonstrated knowledge of spelling, arithmetic, the ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately.

For the Library Assistant III level and above, the applicant's general experience must also demonstrate knowledge of and ability to perform various clerical procedures, operate various kinds of office equipment, and deal with others in a tactful and polite manner or must have been at least comparable to the Library Assistant II class in the State service.

Specialized Experience: 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 provided knowledge and required the application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials.

Technical/Paraprofessional Experience: Progressively responsible work experience which involved performing technical paraprofessional library work (e.g. copy cataloging, general reference, collection maintenance). At least one (1) year of the required experience must have been comparable to the next lower level than the one being applied for.

Substitutions Allowed:

Substitution of Education for Experience:

1. Graduation from high school may be substituted for the required one-half (1/2) year of General Experience.

2. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or a certificate of achievement at an accredited community college or at a business or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines may be substituted for the one (1) year of General Experience provided the duration of the training was for a year or more.

3. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum leading to a degree, diploma or a certificate of achievement at an accredited community college, business or technical school which was for a period of less than one (1) year may be substituted for General Experience on a month-for-month basis provided the training included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines.

4. Successful completion of one-half (1/2) a school year of substantially full-time clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum at an accredited community college, business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines, may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience.

5. Successful completion of one (1) school year (of a program of more than one [1] year in length) of substantially full-time clerical, stenographic or secretarial curriculum at an accredited community college, business and/or technical school which included courses in basic English, arithmetic, general clerical procedures and office machines, may be substituted for one (1) year of General Experience.

6. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent library science or technology curriculum leading to an Associate in Science or comparable degree from an accredited community college, junior college or other comparable institution, may be substituted for the General Experience or the Specialized Experience on the basis of one (1) year of such training for one (1) year of experience, up to maximum of two (2) years of General or Specialized Experience.

7. Successful completion of a substantially full-time equivalent library science or technology curriculum at an accredited community college, junior college or other comparable institution, may be substituted for the General Experience or Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of General or Specialized Experience, up to a maximum of two (2) years.

8. Education in an accredited university in a baccalaureate program with courses in English composition and college mathematics may be substituted for experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours for six (6) months of General Experience, up to a maximum of one (1) year of General Experience.

9. Applicants who possess a master's degree in library science or who have satisfactorily completed all of the coursework (except for the thesis and/or comprehensive qualifying examinations) leading to the master's degree in library science, from an accredited college or university may substitute their education for the General, Specialized and/or Technical/Paraprofessional Experience required, up to a maximum of one (1) year of general, two (2) years Specialized and two (2) years Technical/Paraprofessional Experience.

10. Graduate level coursework in library science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for the General, Specialized and/or Technical/ Paraprofessional Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credits for six (6) months of experience.

11. Excess Technical/Paraprofessional Experience may be substituted for Specialized or General Experience on a month-for-month basis.

12. Excess Specialized Experience may be substituted for General Experience on a month-for-month basis.

Quality of Experience: Possession of the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as proof of qualification for a position. The applicant's overall experience must have been of such scope and level of responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate that applicant has the ability to perform the duties of the position for which applicant is being considered.

Supplemental Information

Salary: The advertised salary is based on full-time employment and includes shortage and school year differentials, if applicable.
Requirements: Applicants must meet all the requirements for the position they are seeking as of the date of the application, unless otherwise specified. Unless specifically indicated, the required education and experience may not be gained concurrently.Calculation of experience is based on full-time, 40-hour workweeks. Part-time experience is pro-rated. Example: Twelve months of experience at 20 hours/week is equivalent to six months of experience, not one year. Also, hours worked in excess of 40 hours/week will not be credited. Example: Twelve months of experience at 60 hours/week is equivalent to one year of experience, not one and a half years.
Temporary Assignment: Claims of Temporary Assignment (TA) experience to meet the minimum qualification requirements must be verified and attached to the application using one of the options below:

A copy of the applicant’s TA History Report or equivalent system-generated report;
A signed letter from the applicant’s supervisor that includes the applicant’s name, his/her TA job title, the TA start and end dates (from mm/yy to mm/yy), his/her specific TA duties performed, and either the TA hours worked per week or total TA hours worked; or,
Copies of the applicant’s signed SF-10 Forms.

Documents: Attach all relevant supporting documents to your application. Documents that were attached to applications submitted before November 16, 2023 do not automatically attach or transfer to applications submitted on and after December 16, 2023. All submitted documents become the property of the Hawaii State Department of Education.
Information about Temporary Positions: Temporary positions may be extended year to year, dependent upon funding and departmental needs. Making yourself available for temporary positions increases your employment possibilities and may lead to permanent opportunities. A person hired for a temporary position may also become a temporary employee upon satisfactory completion of the initial probation period of at least six months. Once a temporary employee, you would be eligible to apply for promotion and transfer opportunities to permanent as well as other temporary positions. You may also enjoy other rights and benefits as afforded to an employee in a permanent position, with the exception of return rights and placement rights associated with a reduction-in-force.

Equal Opportunity

The Hawaii State Department of Education does not discriminate in its educational policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991. The Department does not discriminate in its employment policies, programs, and activities on the basis of sexual orientation, arrest and court record, and National Guard participation, as well as on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, and disability, in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1991, Equal Pay Act of 1963, and Chapter 378, Part I, Hawaii Revised Statutes.