SHRA Temporary Library Technician

SHRA Temporary Library Technician

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology;

and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department: UNCW Library - 30800
Vacancy Number: TSP
5621

PST
Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary
Job Category:
Library
FLSA for Position:
Nonexempt

The Temporary Library Technician - Cataloging Assistant provides support for copy cataloging materials and completing cataloging projects.

• Cataloging books and other library materials
• Reviewing and reconciling errant or incomplete metadata
• Assisting with data migrations
• Physically processing new and existing materials for the library collections

High school diploma or equivalency, two years related experience, and demonstrated ability with generally accepted office software programs. Work may require knowledge of UNCW policies and procedures or the ability apply policies and procedures to the work to be performed in the department.

• Extensive knowledge of cataloging rules and procedures
• Ability to type with speed and accuracy
• Familiarity with cataloging software such as Connexion, Marc Edit, and an integrated library system
• Experience with the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal Classification systems
• Experience with data cleanup projects
• Experience with Sierra or Alma library catalog systems

Work Hours:

Business hours into evenings and possible weekends (schedule can be determined with selected candidate)
Work Days:
Monday-Friday with possible weekends
Hours Per Week: 20
Type of Position:
Temporary
Anticipated Hiring Range: $20 / hour

Please note, this is a temporary position.

This temporary position is 20 hours per week, running from March-May 2026. The typical schedule will be weekdays with possible weekends, afternoons into the evening - final schedule determined between selected candidate and supervisor. Flexibility in availability is preferred to occasionally work alternative hours as needed, but weekly hours will not fall below 20.

Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date: 02/20/2026
Job Closing Date: 2/25/2026

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings:
Single Incumbent

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UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.