20260067 Library Technician – Cataloging

CLOSING DATE: February 26, 2026

APPLY ONLINE AT LONGMONTCOLORADO.GOV/JOBS

Department: External Services

Division: Community Enrichment

Hiring Range: $26.04 – $28.94/hour

Tuesday – Saturday, hours vary and may adjust as needed

Regular Full-time with Benefits

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

Definition:

Provide reference assistance to customers in the adult, children’s and teen, computer, audio/visual, or periodicals services areas, and provide administrative and/or technical tasks in support of Library functions including cataloging, acquisitions, inspections of incoming materials, circulation, or computer and software maintenance. 

Principal Duties:

• Assist library patrons at public desks in assigned department; interviews patrons by telephone or electronic media (e.g. email, chat, text or instant messaging) or in person responding to service requests.
• Locate information in assigned area using electronic databases and resources, print library materials, the Internet, or other tools.
• Recommend resources for purposes of education, information, or recreational reading.
• Accompany patrons to the appropriate resources and instruct / assist patrons in the use of library resources both printed and computer based.
• Assist patrons with their devices and technology including tablets, smart phones, laptops and personal computers for the purposes of accessing electronic library materials.
• Provide software/hardware instruction and support to users with a wide variety of computer skill levels.
• Oversee the work and training of lower-level staff and volunteers in area of assignment including assigning routine duties, providing instruction, and assisting in the Library’s training process.
• Provide general administrative and technical support related to various Library functions and customer services.
• Catalog library print and non-print materials.  Create and update bibliographic records.  Stay abreast of changes in Library of Congress subject headings and Dewey system classification numbers.
• Provide customer assistance at the Circulation desk, performing duties of the Library Assistants.  Identify overdue materials, process customer notices, and collect and record fines.

Depending upon assignment, may perform these Essential Duties:

• Receive and inspect incoming materials, label/barcode, jacket, store, and distribute.
• Perform administrative support tasks in the ordering, receiving, and processing of invoices for collections acquisitions.
• Process inter library loan requests of print and no-print materials.  Conduct database searches to verify information, locate lending libraries, and make online loan requests.
• Organize and maintain special indexes and vertical files.  Obtain and update materials as needed.
• Maintain the periodical’s collection including participating in selection, receiving, rotating, mending, and physical storage of materials.
• Record and compile Interlibrary Loan statistics.
• Perform word processing, data entry, or other routine administrative tasks in support of library divisions.
• Assist in the processing of new library materials, enter data related to the ordering, receiving and invoicing of new library materials.
• Maintain the periodicals collection including receiving new issues, rotating, mending and physical storage of materials.

Working Environment:

Work is done in a standard library environment, which includes exposure to dust. Work requires standing, walking, bending and stooping, use of hands to make repetitive grasping motions, light lifting of up to 15 pounds, pushing and pulling of book carts, and sufficient vision to clearly read book labels. May require climbing at least two steps on a ladder or step stool and reaching above shoulder level. Work requires repetitive motion to enter data on keyboard. Schedule requires availability on weekdays, evenings, and weekends. Work frequently involves confidentiality, reasoning, problem solving, and attention to detail.

Qualifications:

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to an Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university and two or more years of clerical and/or technical experience in a public library or area related to specific assignment. Special Qualifications: Performance at this level requires advanced customer service skills, knowledge of library operations, and sufficient knowledge to provide competent reference assistance. Bilingual (English/Spanish) intermediate proficiency preferred.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. The City may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications, and encourages all candidates to apply and help us achieve our goal of creating an inclusive and equitable workplace.

Selection

The selection process will include complete job description review, personal interview, computer testing, background investigation, criminal background check, and substance screening.

DEADLINE: 11:59 P.M. ON February 26, 2026

Online application (required) must be successfully submitted by 11:59 p.m. on February 26, 2026. The online application process is available for this position on our website at www.longmontcolorado.gov/jobs. Resumes will be accepted in lieu of the full City Application; however, they must be submitted via the City application site for consideration. For more information, call (303) 651-8609.

The City of Longmont is an equal opportunity employer. The City affirms its commitment to diversity and to complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. The City will not discriminate against any person in recruiting, examining, appointing, hiring, training, placement, termination, layoffs, recall, transfer, leave of absence, promoting, compensating, retaining, disciplining, or any other personnel action on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, except when any of these categories constitutes a bona fide occupational qualification (i.e., an actual qualification for performing a job).  If you need special assistance in the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Department in advance to make arrangements.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

ALL CITY OF LONGMONT FACILITIES ARE SMOKE FREE

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, Flex Spending, Defined Benefit Pension Plan, 401(a) Money Purchase Plan, Life & Survivor, Term Life & AD&D, Long Term Disability, Bereavement, Jury & Witness Duty, FMLA, Military Leave, Parental and Caregiver Leave, Sick, Vacation at start of employment, Holiday pay, EAP, Tuition Assistance.

Other benefits: Optional, employee elected, voluntary benefits are available.

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