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Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 23-284JCK
Department: Intergovernmental/Community Relations Dept
Opening Date: 12/10/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 23-284JCK, Law Library Technician, SR-17, Honolulu, O`ahu.
Note: The Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Law Library Technician have been changed effective October 2023.
Summary of Duties
Law Library Technician assignments involve the performance of electronically reformatting raw data such as judicial decisions of the Appellate courts and other law-related material into web appropriate format; and the subsequent maintenance of said materials on the website; providing technical guidance to lower level technicians on these functions; and performance of para-professional operations of considerable difficulty in one or more of the functional areas of librarianship.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Specialized Experience:Five (5) years 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.
Note: The Specialized Experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g., Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s) (e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials.
At least one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Library Technician V level in the Judiciary.
Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must demonstrate aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by details to supervisory positions; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals of a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed:
1. Graduation from high school, or equivalent, may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience.
2. Education in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credit hours for each six (6) months of Specialized Experience, up to a maximum of one (1) year.
3. An Associate of Science or comparable degree in a two-year library science or technology curriculum from an accredited community college or junior college may be substituted for two (2) years of the Specialized Experience.
4. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of Specialized Experience.
5. A master's degree in library science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of the Specialized Experience.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Specialized Experience: You must have at least five (5) years 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.Note: The Specialized Experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g., Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s) (e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials.At least one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Library Technician V level in the Judiciary.Do you meet this requirement?
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For this question and the following questions (3-6), describe your work experience. In your description, include the following employer information where you gained your experience: employer name, job title, dates of employment (month/year), and the hours worked per week. If you do not describe the task(s), we will assume you did not perform the task(s).Circulation Work Experience:
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Stack Maintenance Work Experience:
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Processing Orders for Library Materials Work Experience:
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Posting Receipt of Periodicals and Other Materials Work Experience:
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Locating and Verifying Bibliographic Information using Standard Sources Work Experience:
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Education Substitution: Will you be using your education to substitute for the Specialized Experience requirement? If yes, select the appropriate option below.Note: You can only have one education substitution. Select the appropriate highest level of education that applies to you.
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents by mail at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.I understand this requirement, and I will comply.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
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Location : Honolulu
Job Type: Various
Job Number: 23-284JCK
Department: Intergovernmental/Community Relations Dept
Opening Date: 12/10/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Specific Description
Recruitment Number 23-284JCK, Law Library Technician, SR-17, Honolulu, O`ahu.
Note: The Minimum Qualification Requirements for the Law Library Technician have been changed effective October 2023.
Summary of Duties
Law Library Technician assignments involve the performance of electronically reformatting raw data such as judicial decisions of the Appellate courts and other law-related material into web appropriate format; and the subsequent maintenance of said materials on the website; providing technical guidance to lower level technicians on these functions; and performance of para-professional operations of considerable difficulty in one or more of the functional areas of librarianship.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Specialized Experience:Five (5) years 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.
Note: The Specialized Experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g., Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s) (e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials.
At least one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Library Technician V level in the Judiciary.
Supervisory Aptitude: Applicants must demonstrate aptitude or potential for the performance of supervisory duties through successful completion of regular or special assignments which involve some supervisory responsibilities or aspects; by details to supervisory positions; by completion of training courses in supervision accompanied by application of supervisory skills in work assignments; or by favorable appraisals of a supervisor indicating the possession of supervisory potential.
Substitutions Allowed:
1. Graduation from high school, or equivalent, may be substituted for six (6) months of General Experience.
2. Education in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university may be substituted for Specialized Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester credit hours for each six (6) months of Specialized Experience, up to a maximum of one (1) year.
3. An Associate of Science or comparable degree in a two-year library science or technology curriculum from an accredited community college or junior college may be substituted for two (2) years of the Specialized Experience.
4. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university may be substituted for two (2) years of Specialized Experience.
5. A master's degree in library science from an accredited college or university may be substituted for three (3) years of the Specialized Experience.
Supplemental Information
Any additional information may be attached to your online application, submitted by email to Recruitment@courts.hawaii.gov, or mailed to the following address: Hawai`i State Judiciary, Human Resources Department, 426 Queen Street, First Floor, Honolulu, Hawai`i 96813.
Education: If you are using education as a substitute for experience, you must submit a copy of your transcript(s) or diploma(s) at the time of application. If you are selected for a position, we will request an official transcript (not a copy) at a later date. The official transcript must indicate completion of the training and/or the awarding of the appropriate degree.
for other important information about the Merit or Civil Service System, Citizenship and Residency requirements, Accommodations, Veterans Preference, Examination process, Administrative Review, and more.
Civil service employees are eligible for a range of benefits, including, but not limited to, the following:
- 13 paid holidays each year, and 14 during election years
- 21 vacation leave days per year
- 21 sick leave days per year
- Reasonable time off with pay for jury or witness duty, death in the family, for certain military duty, and for donating to the Blood Bank
- Employer contribution to premiums for enrollment in the state sponsored medical, drug, vision, and adult dental plans
- Free life insurance policy for employees and retirees
- Deferred compensation retirement savings plan
- State retirement plan for eligible employees
CLICK HERE FOR A LIST OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND OTHER RELATED INFORMATION
The above benefits are subject to modification or termination due to changes in statutes, collective bargaining provisions, and/or policies, etc. This summary does not constitute a legal document or contract. Benefits may vary by type of employment and employment conditions.
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Specialized Experience: You must have at least five (5) years 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.Note: The Specialized Experience must also demonstrate knowledge and understanding of various elements related to the organization of library materials, including elements of bibliographic description, catalog card elements and general format, standard library tools and reference sources (e.g., Library of Congress Subject Headings, Books in Print, Reader's Guide to Periodical Literature), classification scheme(s) (e.g., Dewey Decimal, Library of Congress), and/or the nature of various types of publications and materials.At least one (1) year of the required Specialized Experience must have been comparable to the Library Technician V level in the Judiciary.Do you meet this requirement?
- Yes, and the Work Experience section of my application has been completed.
- No, I do not have this experience.
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For this question and the following questions (3-6), describe your work experience. In your description, include the following employer information where you gained your experience: employer name, job title, dates of employment (month/year), and the hours worked per week. If you do not describe the task(s), we will assume you did not perform the task(s).Circulation Work Experience:
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Stack Maintenance Work Experience:
04
Processing Orders for Library Materials Work Experience:
05
Posting Receipt of Periodicals and Other Materials Work Experience:
06
Locating and Verifying Bibliographic Information using Standard Sources Work Experience:
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Education Substitution: Will you be using your education to substitute for the Specialized Experience requirement? If yes, select the appropriate option below.Note: You can only have one education substitution. Select the appropriate highest level of education that applies to you.
- Not Applicable
- Education in a baccalaureate program at an accredited college or university
- An Associate of Science or comparable degree in a two-year library science or technology curriculum from an accredited community college or junior college
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
- A master's degree in library science from an accredited college or university
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Transcripts, Certifications, and other verifying documents: You must submit copies of official transcripts, certifications, or other verifying documents by mail at the time of application. If these documents are not received within two weeks after receipt of your application, your application may be rejected as incomplete. If you are selected, we will need an original official transcript (not a copy) indicating the completion of the required training or course work and the awarding of the appropriate degree, certification, or other credential.I understand this requirement, and I will comply.
- Yes, I understand and will submit the required information.
- I submitted my supporting documents for a previous recruitment.
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IMPORTANT NOTE: Before submitting your application, be sure to review your application for completeness and accuracy. Your examination score will be based on the information you have provided on your application and this supplemental questionnaire. Failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in your application being rejected or receiving a lower score. Therefore, it is important that you provide the name of your employer, your official job title, dates of employment (from-to, month/year), hours worked per week, and a detailed description of your duties for each job listed on your application. Do not submit an online or hard copy resume in place of the application or supplemental questionnaire. However, if you choose to submit a resume in addition to your application, be sure it includes the same employment information mentioned above.
- I have read the above statement and understand that failure to provide sufficient detailed information may result in my application being rejected or receiving a lower examination score.
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