Hawai‘i Pacific University is designated as an Alaskan Native and Native Hawaiian (ANNH) Serving Institution by the US Department of Education. As such, we strive for accurate displays of the Hawaiian language in all our institutional materials. This includes the appropriate use of diacritical marks such as the ‘okina and kahako. Unfortunately, at times external vendors and other third-party technology integrations do not support the use of these characters. Mahalo for your understanding.
Job Summary:
The Electronic Resources & Library Systems Librarian manages the lifecycle of subscription-based electronic resources, including trials, onboarding, contract review, license documentation, and troubleshooting of database and online learning products for students, staff, and faculty. Additional core responsibilities include working with vendors to negotiate license renewals, troubleshoot access and performance issues, and collaborate closely with the library director on budgeting. This position ensures that the library’s electronic collections and related policies and services are up to date, professionally managed, and positioned to support the University’s overarching goals of student success, and excellent in teaching, learning, and research. At HPU, every librarian is responsible for liaison work with assigned departments, as well as a functional area that serves both the mission of the library and the institution.
This multifaceted position encompasses the responsibilities of the library liaison to the College of Business. In this role, the librarian actively provides general research and reference services assistance and delivers library instruction sessions to the assigned discipline. The librarian also serves as the collection development subject specialist for the assigned areas and performs various public and technical routines.
Additionally, this position involves participation in promoting the library through campus committee service and engagement with the academic librarianship community through professional development, consortia or library association service, and scholarship. A strong commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse learning environment is essential for leading student success in this role.
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