Graduate Research Assistant GA; Digital Archives

Graduate Research Assistant, 11-Month (Digital Archives) – Position Number: 0000GA11 – University of Hawai'i at Manoa, Library Services – Hamilton Library – Honolulu, HI.

Salary: $29,148 annually for 50% FTE (Step 15) as of Aug 1, 2026, $31,524 (Step 17) thereafter. Tuition waiver available if eligible.

Position Type: 11-Month Temporary, Part Time: 50% FTE, renewable annually under grant, contingent on funding and performance.

Closing Date:
June 23, 2026, 11:59 PM Hawaii.

This position is created to support the Ka 'ohipohaku project funded by the Mellon Foundation, beginning July 2026 pending clearance.

• Utilize web archiving software (e.g., Archive-It, Web recorder) to capture social media and web content.
• Maintain organized records of archived materials, including metadata and contextual information.
• Ensure compliance with ethical guidelines and applicable laws.
• Prepare periodic updates, presentations, and project reports; assist with research and writing for the final project report.
• Provide support for library and archival services: reference inquiries, user guidance, copy-cataloging, scanning, transcribing, basic research instruction.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Enrolled full-time in a graduate degree program at a University of Hawai'i campus at the time of hire and during the appointment; good academic standing; GPA ≥ 3.5.
• Pursuing a graduate degree in Library & Information Science, Hawaiian Studies, or Hawaiian Language.
• Strong interest in research and analytical skills (research, evaluation, survey, protocol design).
• Strong organizational, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills; attention to detail.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn web archiving tools and technologies.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and community members.
• Experience with Google applications and related software.
• Working knowledge of social media platforms (Instagram, Facebook).

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Hawaiian Studies, Ethnic Studies, or Political Science.
• Knowledge of Native Hawaiian culture and history.
• Experience with community consultation, oral history, or participatory research methods in Hawai'i.
• Completion of LIS 655:
  Digital Archives or knowledge of digital preservation.
• Technical experience with web archiving software, digital preservation tools, or metadata creation.

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Inquiries:
Kawena Komeiji, Screening Committee Chair and Hawaiian Initiatives Librarian, kawenask.