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LIBRARY ASSISTANT IV - SHIFT WORK - KAUAI

State of Hawaii

Hawaii State Public Library System

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Hawaii, 96813-2437

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Job Description

Summary

This job is for a library assistant at a public library in Kauai, Hawaii, where you'll handle tasks like checking out books, organizing shelves, processing materials, and supporting library operations, often supervising others.

It involves shift work including evenings and weekends to keep the library running smoothly.

A good fit would be someone with office experience who enjoys working with people and has a year of hands-on library work, plus the flexibility for non-standard hours.

Key Requirements

  • Legal authorization to work in the United States as a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien
  • One year of general clerical work experience showing knowledge of spelling, arithmetic, following instructions, operating office equipment, and polite interactions
  • One year of specialized library support experience in areas like circulation, stack maintenance, processing orders, handling periodicals, and using bibliographic sources
  • Knowledge of library terminology, practices, policies, procedures, and the organization of library materials
  • Willingness to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends
  • Ability to perform complex library support tasks independently and supervise others

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0038

The current vacancy is at Lihue Public Library.

Shift Work: Applicants must be willing and able to work rotating shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Salary: $3,333 to $4,221 per month (SR-09, Step C to I)

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Requirements

Independently performs complex library support work; supervises and participate in performing moderately complex library support work; provides all non-professional support for a library; and performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

LEGAL AUTHORIZATION TO WORK : The State of Hawaii Requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.


General Experience: One (1) year of clerical work experience which demonstrated knowledge of spelling and arithmetic; the ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions, and compare words and numbers quickly and accurately. This 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.

Specialized Experience: One (1) year of 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 demonstrated knowledge of and required the application of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures and understanding of the nature and organization of library materials.

Substitutions Allowed: Relevant substitutions as described in the Minimum Qualification Requirements, will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, please CLICK HERE.

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Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
The Department of Human Resources Development (HRD) will use electronic mail (email) to notify applicants of important information relating to the status and processing of their applications as part of our ongoing efforts to increase operational efficiency, promote the conservation of green resources, and minimize delays and costs.

Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of the application.

CLICK HERE for further information about Equal Employment Opportunity, the Merit Civil Service System, Citizenship and other requirements, Reasonable Accommodation, Veterans Preference, Examination Requirements, and the State Recruiting Office's Levels of Review.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/26/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/27/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-hawaii-5205207