University Librarian; pos

University:
University of Hawai'i at Hilo

Division:
Library Services

Location:

Hilo, HI

Employment Type:

Full-time, Permanent

Funding:
General

Appointment:
Approximately August 2026, pending position clearance and availability of funding.

Position Number: 0089175

Date Posted:
March 5, 2026

Closing Date:
Continuous recruitment, application review begins May 25, 2026, and will continue until filled

Salary: $97,032 - $174,656; salary commensurate with qualifications and experience

University Librarian (UPDATED 5/5/26)

• Directs all operations of the Mookini Library with a focus on the library’s mission to advance student learning and information needs at UH Hilo and Hawai’i Community College.
• In collaboration with library and learning centers’ leadership, leads the integration of operationally distinct but related library and academic success services to deliver high impact and research support to students.
• In consultation with the library senate, establishes plans and policies that cover such areas as services, collections, facilities, budgets, personnel, and technology.
• Encourages innovation and continuous improvement and promotes the mission and strategic plan of the University and Library.
• Develops plans and policies collaboratively with the library faculty and staff, the Library Senate, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, and campus constituents. When applicable, these must reflect Board of Regents, UH System, and campus plans and policies.
• Provides administrative direction in the execution of the plans and policies, as well as assessment of progress towards the achievement of the Unit’s mission, plans, and associated goals and objectives.
• Collects and analyzes statistical data to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the library and library services.
• Prepares and justifies the library budget, including requests for additional funding that reflect changes to the Library’s and University’s academic and support programs and enrollment.
• Develops an annual expenditure plan based on collection development goals, the assessment of equipment and other needs, and the student success goals established for the units under this assignment.
• Administers the Library budget. Reviews and approves expenditures and regularly tracks and controls expenditures against the approved budget.
• Allocates staff positions, programs and use of space within the library based on program goals and objectives and short-and long-term needs.
• Prepares, justifies, and executes hiring plans.
• Responsible for recruitment, hiring, evaluation, promotion, and faculty and staff development of Library personnel.
• Reviews all library faculty for contract renewal, tenure and promotion, conducts performance appraisals for direct reports, and reviews and approves performance appraisals for other Library staff.
• Oversees the hiring process for new and vacant positions, including the establishment of search committees and criteria for selection. Writes job descriptions and makes the final decision on hiring.
• Serves as the Mookini Library’s chief spokesperson, articulating the mission and strategic goals of the library.
• Develops and implements outreach strategies to promote library services to the campus community.
• Serves on the Reference and/or Circulation desk in a public services librarian role during the regular academic semester in order to obtain first-hand knowledge of the needs and problems of student and faculty when using the library’s services and programs.
• Takes part in collection developmental activities in order to stay current with trends in publishing and scholarly communication.
• Serves on major campus and UH System committees on a regular basis. Represents the Mookini Library at appropriate UH Hilo and UH System meetings and events as well as to professional groups, outside organizations, and other interested persons as required.
• Participates in and encourages appropriate consortia arrangements that benefit the University community.
• Seeks external funding.
• Maintains current knowledge of new developments and innovations in libraries, distance learning, and higher education…