Librarian II, Librarian III, or Librarian IV (Southeast Asia Studies Librarian) (0082343)

Title: Librarian II Librarian III or Librarian IV(Southeast Asia Studies Librarian)
Position Number:
Hiring Unit: University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM)Library Services
Location: Hamilton Library Asia Collection 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 $74891);
B3M11 Commensurate with qualifications and experience (Librarian III minimum $89858);
B4M11 Commensurate with qualifications and experience (Librarian IV minimum $104857)
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 availabilityof funds.

The Southeast Asia (SEA) Collection at the University of Hawaii at Manoa Library encompasses Brunei
Darussalam Burma/Myanmar Cambodia East Timor Indonesia Laos Malaysia Singapore Thailand
and Vietnam. It includes materials in both Western and vernacular languages with strong holdings in
the social sciences humanities and arts. The Philippine Collection which is closely related is managed
separately by the Philippine Studies Librarian. The SEA Collection supports undergraduate and graduate
teaching and research across disciplines including Business and Tropical Agriculture with particular
depth in Indonesian studies and growing strengths in Vietnam and Cambodia. Since 1965 the Southeast
Asian languages program has offered instruction in Indonesian Khmer Thai and Vietnamese which the
collection actively supports. Recognized as one of the most comprehensive Southeast Asia collections in
the United States it includes rich print and digital resources that serve faculty students and scholars at
UHMand around the world.

Duties and Responsibilities
1. The University of Hawaii at Manoa Library invites applications for a collaborative innovative and service-focused Southeast Asia Studies Librarian to support research teaching and learning in Southeast Asian Studies. Responsibilities include reference collection development and management and bibliographic instruction in Southeast Asia and in Asia more broadly. The librarian works in partnership with faculty and students across campus whose research and teaching focus on Southeast Asia and serves as the Librarys liaison to the Center for Southeast Asian Studies.
2. Support the long-standing tradition of external funding for the Southeast Asia Collection by maintaining positive donor relations and pursuing grant opportunities to strengthen and expand thecollection.
3. Provide professional reference services at the Asia Collection reference desk responding to inquiries from faculty students and the public. Offer in-depth research consultations and work collegially with Asia Collection colleagues actively participating in departmental and library-wide initiatives.
4. Design and deliver specialized instruction for Asian Studies Southeast Asian Studies and related disciplines. Collaborate with teaching faculty and fellow Asia Collection librarians to create tailored instructional programs. Prepare bibliographic guides and instructional resources in print and digitalformats.
5. Manage collection development for Southeast Asia in the humanities and social sciences. Select materials in all formats including digital resources based on current and emerging teaching andresearch needs.
6. Maintain knowledge of publishing trends and maintain contacts with Southeast Asia publishers toensure a balanced and comprehensive collection.
7. Administer the Librarys participation in the Library of Congress Cooperative Acquisitions Program for Southeast Asia (CAPSEA) in Jakarta ensuring alignment with the collections priorities and theUniversitys academic strengths.
8. Work with other institutions scholars and consortia to enhance resource sharing and scholarlycommunication on Southeast Asia.
9. Provide general and specialized reference services in person and online. Consult with students faculty and colleagues on Southeast Asia Studies topics and advise on emerging digital tools andmethodologies that enhance scholarship in the field.
10. Maintain awareness of developments in information technology digital scholarship scholarly
communication and copyright particularly as they relate to Southeast Asia Studies.
11. Librarians hold faculty status and are expected to meet requirements for tenure and promotion through professional development travel research service and other scholarly and institutionalcontributions.

Librarian II (B2) Minimum Qualifications
1. A Masters degree in library or information science from a program accredited by theAmerican Library Association or from a college or university of recognized standing.
2. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
3. Familiarity (written or oral) with at least one Southeast Asian language (e.g. Indonesian ThaiVietnamese or others excluding Philippine languages)
4. Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Librarian III (B3) Minimum Qualifications
1. A Masters degree in library or information science; in addition to the Masters degree 24 post-baccalaureate credits of academic study; and at least three years of appropriate experience.
2. Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others.
3. Familiarity (written or oral) with at least one Southeast Asian language (e.g. Indonesian Thai Vietnamese or others excluding Philippine languages).
4. Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Librarian IV (B4) Minimum Qualifications
1. A Masters degree in library or information science; a second Masters degree in aspecialized 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.
3. Familiarity (written or oral) with at least one Southeast Asian language (e.g. Indonesian Thai Vietnamese or others excluding Philippine languages).
4. Ability to communicate fluently in English.

Desirable Qualifications
1. Working knowledge of a Southeast Asian language (e.g. Indonesian Thai Vietnamese or othersexcluding Philippine languages) or a relevant European language such as French or Dutch.
2. Research experience and/or coursework in Southeast Asian studies or a related field.
3. Demonstrated creativity and initiative in program or project development.
4. Understanding of the issues and practices related to managing area-focused collections in anacademic library.
5. Familiarity with Southeast Asia publishing the book trade and acquisition trends.
6. Experience providing reference services collection development and bibliographic instruction in anacademic library particularly for area studies.
7. Knowledge of emerging trends and technologies in academic libraries including digital scholarshipand resources.
8. Experience with library acquisitions collection management and technical processing.
9. Evidence of engagement with professional associations at the international national or regionallevel.
10. Understanding of budgeting processes and resource management.
11. Demonstrated experience creating or managing web pages digital collections or online resourcesrelated to Southeast Asia or area studies.

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. Alldocumentation become the property of the school.

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