Library Technician, Cataloging
Job in
Walnut, Los Angeles County, California, 91789, USA
Listing for:
Mt. San Antonio College
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-01
Job specializations:
-
Administrative/Clerical
Library, Education Administration
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65601 - 83726 USD Yearly
USD
65601.00
83726.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Library Technician, Cataloging
Position Number: CM-291-2025
Division: $ATSDiv
Department: Library
FTE: 100
Term (month/year): 12 Months/Year
Annual Salary Step Range: $65,601.96 - $83,726.28
Initial Screening Date: 12/09/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
Position Description
Position Overview:
Definition: Under general supervision, performs a variety of more complex paraprofessional library support services; provides direct service and assistance to staff and students; provides technical and functional direction to assigned Library Technicians.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the Dean, Learning and Library Resources. Exercises technical and functional direction and provides training to assigned staff.
Class Characteristics: This classification is responsible for cataloging and collection maintenance and customer service tasks including resolving customer issues, interpreting library policies, and cash reconciliation. Incumbents may assist patrons at public desks such as the circulation desk and throughout the library. This class is distinguished from the other levels in the class series in that it performs complex library support services requiring specialized knowledge, skill, and training.
Essential
Functions (Illustrative Only)
Make necessary Fund Code entries and Discount totals in the Manage Invoices tab in Acquisitions menu.Perform quality control checks by checking for duplicate items, correct call numbers on labels provided by book vendors, and make changes as necessary to keep Library Catalog current and correct for better accessibility to students, faculty, and staff.Work extensively in Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to search, retrieve, download entries, and make corrections in order to bring bibliographic records into the Library’s Catalog and/or create course reserves and Local Holdings in the Reserve collection.Delete Local Holdings, as appropriate, when Instructor’s remove material from the Reserves collection.Delete discarded titles from library catalog, as appropriate.Process, maintain and create holdings for standing orders, continuations, and law collections including updates, which may occur annually, semiannually, and quarterly.Trains student workers in the completion of work assignments; assists in the recruitment and selection of student workers and provides recommendations for hiring.Assists students and staff at the circulation desk and directs library patrons to appropriate locations; responds to complex complaints, inquiries, questions, and requests for information; interprets and applies regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries and complaints from patrons; answers calls, resolves questions and problems, or directs callers to appropriate staff as necessary.Identifies damaged materials; uses discretion in resolving fee and fine disputes; collects and records fees and fines.Receives and discharges library materials, registers library patrons, and makes changes to accounts as needed.Maintains accurate and detailed library records including copy cataloging, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.Identify and suggest solutions to resolve problems in cataloging processes; seek advice and direction as appropriate.Assesses damaged books and resource materials; cleans, mends, covers, and repairs damaged books and other instructional materials; assists in the discarding of old books and materials according to established policies and procedures.Searches shelves for overdue and lost items.Prepares circulating materials for use.Receives, logs, labels, and prepares materials for use by patrons.Copy catalogs and processes continuations. Receives and checks books against invoice to verify for accuracy. Checks for duplicates and verifies that all continuations follow succession.Performs a wide variety of routine clerical duties to support operations, including filing, preparing records and basic reports, developing signage and flyers, and ordering and maintaining office and other related supplies.Maintains accurate and detailed records, verifies accuracy of…
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