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City of Temple

Library Technician Job at City of Temple in Temple

City of Temple, Temple, TX, United States, 76508


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Summary

Creates, enhances, and maintains bibliographic and authority records for a wide range of collections materials in various formats. Catalogs library materials for multiple collections and enters data into the Integrated Library System (ILS).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Adds or modifies bibliographic data and information in database
  • Creates new, descriptive catalog records
  • Creates records applying standards and assigns call numbers using Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system
  • Codes, classifies, and catalogs books, publications, films, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on subject matter or standard library classification systems.
  • Determines and assigns proper classification and call numbers to library materials, prepares items with barcodes and property stamps, and adds information to ILS
  • Maintains current collections: mends, repairs, restores materials, and updates information in ILS
  • Coordinates with other departments to withdraw old / outdated / worn materials; delete records, etc.
  • Inventories collections as directed and runs reports on lost / missing items; updates collections and database and makes necessary corrections
  • Weeds and withdraws materials as needed
  • Follows the city policies, procedures, and safety guidelines
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Two years of library experience
  • Ability to type a minimum of 30 wpm

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or related field
  • One year of experience as a cataloger in a public library

Thank you for your interest in the position. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other details
  • Job Family General Regular
  • Job Function 15 - Other
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Hiring Rate $18.00

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