Now Hiring: Research & Cataloging Librarian

Job Summary
Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Hawaii Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC), Hawaii Business Research Library in Kihei, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. Minimum Monthly Salary: Commensurate with qualifications. Duties: Serves the small business community by assisting clients of the Hawaii Business Research Library with their business information research needs and by cataloguing, organizing and maintaining library materials. Logs research and usage statistics into Hawaii SBDC Network and library in-house database systems for required reports to grantors and administrators. Assists Library Director with report generation, custom research, cataloging, and/or current awareness, as needed. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Library and Information Science (Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university and three (3) years of experience will substitute for a Masters Degree). Experience: One to three (1-3) years of experience in a public, special, academic or corporate library setting and in providing reference services and the use of reference materials, both print and electronic. Abil/Know/Skills: Knowledge of research methodologies. Working knowledge of print and computerized information across a broad range of business, industry, marketing and scientific sources and other primary and secondary information sources. Knowledge of existing business and government structure, including socio-economic information and demography. Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out research projects from inception and the reference interview to completion and follow up with the client. Ability to analyze and apply information on client needs and interest to the selection of appropriate materials. Advanced Internet search skills and ability to navigate a wide variety of commercial on-line bibliographic databases at a proficient level. Skilled at using software programs for database management, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentations. Proficiency in basic cataloging skills. Desirable Qualifications: One to three (1-3) years of experience working in a business, economic, or related corporate, special, or academic library. Experience in providing customized business research and reference services. Experience with Library of Congress and government document cataloging classification schemes. Knowledge of business conditions in Hawaii. Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing small businesses in Hawaii. Experience with web-based research guides. Evidence of initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness. Inquiries: Sonia Isotov 875-2400 (Maui). Application Requirements: The preferred method of applying for a job is through our on-line application process. Please go to www.rcuh.com, click on Employment and navigate to Job Announcements/Apply for a Job. However, if you do not have access to the Internet, you may apply by submitting resume; cover letter including Recruitment ID#, referral source, narrative of your qualifications for position and salary history; names, phone numbers and addresses of three supervisory references and copy of degree(s)/transcripts/certificate(s) to qualify for position by fax (808) 956-5022 or mail to Director of Human Resources, Research Corporation of the University of Hawaii, 2530 Dole Street, Sakamaki Hall D-100, Honolulu, HI 96822 before the closing date. EEO/AA Employer.

Please apply before:
06/15/2007

Hawai`i SBDC Network Hires New Library Director

Sonia Isotov King has been named library director for the Hawai`i Business Research Library. King has been serving as the acting library director since February after the previous director Ruth Corn retired. A Library staff member since 1992, King worked most recently as the Library's research and cataloging librarian. King holds a master's degree in library and information science from the University of Hawai`i.