Cataloging & E-Resources Specialist Library Technician

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We are a proud equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we seek applicants with deep connections to the cultural communities to which our students belong. We actively seek and encourage applications from women people of color persons with disabilities and individuals with protected veteran status.

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Cataloging & E-Resources Specialist

Classification: Library Technician

Unlimited Full Time

Monday Friday: 7:30-4:00 PM; Onsite

Salary Range: Hourly from $20.76 to $28.44; Annually from $43347 to $59383

*Salary placement is dependent on education and experience

(Please note that a different range may be displayed elsewhere in this post due to a glitch this is the correct range.)

This vacancy is posted on-line from Friday January 16 2026 to Sunday January 25 2026 until 11:59 PM.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position exists to support discovery and access to the librarys physical and electronic collections through technician-level cataloging and collection maintenance work. This position works closely with the Acquisitions and Cataloging Librarian and the Electronic Resources Librarian. Cataloging work includes copy cataloging both print and electronic materials as well as enhancing and updating existing bibliographic records as part of local catalog maintenance projects. Electronic resources work includes serving as a technical contact for online database and access services vendors documenting and reporting linking or other errors updating e-journal and e-book metadata and collecting database usage statistics. This position will also serve the Normandale community at the Circulation Desk on a backup basis and assist with website updates.

This position will actively advance the colleges strategic goals including achieving equity in educational outcomes and supporting a culturally responsive and service-oriented culture through individual and departmental efforts.

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL: These qualifications are required to move forward; as such (ensure your application contains descriptions of your education and work experience sufficient to demonstrate competency in each of the following):

• At least one (1) year of experience in a full-time hour capacity working in a library in a position with a technical service focus (cataloging e-resources acquisitions etc.).

• Working knowledge of library classification system(s) and standard library reference tools sufficient to assist clients in locating materials to support academic learning.

• Ability to apply and support detailed coding or cataloging systems sufficient to create tracking for new print and non-print library acquisitions and locate and replace existing materials.

• Ability to operate personal computers use various software and web-based applications and other office equipment sufficient to locate catalog information word-process documents complete forms and prepare reports.

• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of clients of varied educational levels and backgrounds; to train direct and evaluate work of student clerical staff; and to assist the professional library staff to maintain the library collection according to library policy and procedures.

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• Ability to apply a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy to tasks as well as prioritize and address tasks in an organized and systematic way.

• Two (2) years of college course work or a certificate in library information technology or equivalent program.

• Experience managing electronic resources and/or performing cataloging duties using online library systems such as OCLC Connexion and Alma (or another integrated library system).

• Demonstrated cross-cultural knowledge and cultural responsiveness to facilitate positive working or service relationships in a diverse community.

• Demonstrated experience ensuring equity diversity and inclusion are effectively addressed in the provision of library services.

• Familiarity with current cataloging standards and vocabularies including MARC-21 RDA LCC LCSH and LCGFT.

• Working knowledge of software commonly used in electronic resources and website maintenance work. For e-resources Alma or another e-resources management system and Microsoft Office Excel or a similar program. Advanced spreadsheet application skills using formulas and other data manipulation techniques to manage and compare large datasets across multiple sheets is strongly preferred. For website maintenance experience with web content management systems and standard HTML and CSS.

• Experience with technical problem reporting or ticketing including compiling and annotating substantiating documentation tracking ticket statuses completing follow ups and communicating resolutions.

• Demonstrated ability to systematically troubleshoot or problem solve technical or metadata issues.

• A high level of initiative and ability to function autonomously.

• Ability to assist students with basic computer or equipment needs with clear service-orientated communication and support.

WHY NORMANDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Normandale is the largest community college in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system annually serving almost 15000 students from a diverse set of backgrounds 42% of whom are students of color and nearly 25% are first-generation. We offer opportunities for individuals to grow learn and advance their careers while working for an organization that is committed to providing an inclusive and equitable space for students and employees to learn. We are passionately committed to achieving racial equity in student outcomes and in advancing cultural responsiveness in the classroom and services provided.

GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE

As an agency of the State of Minnesota Normandale offers a comprehensive benefits package including low-cost medical dental vision insurance income protection plans generous vacation and sick leave 11 paid holidays each year employer paid life insurance pre-tax flexible spending accounts retirement plans and tax-deferred compensation plans. Additional benefits include tuition waivers available for yourself and eligible dependents once certain criteria are met.

For information on benefits visit SEGIPs website SEGIP. For more information on retirement benefits please view the retirement brochure through MMB.

This position is also part of the American Federation of State County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME). Click here to learn more about additional benefits: .

The College regrets that it is unable to offer H-1B sponsorship at this time. The successful candidate under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations must be available to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

An offer for this position may be contingent upon the completion of a background check.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Normandale Community College is committed to honoring human differences and cultivating inclusion of different values and ideas in employment and education opportunity. The college is committed to the principle that all individuals are to be treated with equality and dignity.

No person shall be discriminated against in the terms and conditions of employment personnel practices or access to and participation in programs services and activities with regard to race sex color creed religion age national origin disability protected veteran status marital status status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity or gender addition discrimination in employment based on familial status or membership or activity in a local commission as defined by law is prohibited.

Reasonable accommodation will be made for applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance please contact Human Resources at or . Please indicate what assistance is needed.

Benefits Information:

At Minnesota State we have a GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! Our generous benefits include 11 paid Holidays Vacation Time Sick Time six weeks of Paid Parental Leave low cost medical and dental insurance with low deductibles ($250 - $1500) a Pension Plan 457(b) and 403(b) retirement plans and other retirement investment options pre-tax medical and dental expense (with roll-over option) and dependent care accounts employer paid life insurance short and long term disability as well as professional development and a tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents etc. We promote the health and well-being of our employees and take work/life balance seriously.

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