Library Technician: Cataloging & Acquisitions (Prince Rupert)

Job summary

Manage the acquisition, cataloguing, and processing of print and digital learning resources across all campuses. Provide circulation, reference, and interlibrary loan services while maintaining bibliographic records and collection accuracy.

Job details

Job Description And Duties Coast Mountain College (CMTN), Prince Rupert campus, invites applications for a full-time Library Technician – Cataloging & Acquisitions commencing as soon as possible for 35 hours per week. The starting salary will be in accordance with the BCGEU Support Staff Salary Scale, Level 8: $2,273.60 bi-weekly plus a comprehensive benefits plan including paid health and dental, paid vacation and sick days, and pension. At Coast Mountain College (CMTN), we are dedicated to nurturing a vibrant and welcoming community where inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and interculturalism are fundamental values and form the cornerstone for our guiding principles. We acknowledge the historic and ongoing barriers that impact students, employees, and community members, and we are determined to identify and address these obstacles through meaningful dialogue, informed policy, and sustained action. Our institution is committed to creating an environment across all CMTN campuses where students and employees feel safe, valued, and supported. Duties: The Library Technician - Cataloguing & Acquisitions plays a key role in supporting library services across all campuses by managing the acquisition, cataloguing, and processing of print and digital learning resources. As part of the library team, this position provides circulation, reference, and interlibrary loan services while ensuring library collections are accurately catalogued, accessible, and maintained according to professional standards. Key responsibilities include acquiring and processing library materials, creating and maintaining bibliographic records, cataloguing resources using established library standards (AACR2, RDA, MARC, and Library of Congress classifications), processing invoices and purchase orders, and maintaining collection records. The position also assists students, faculty, and staff with research, reference inquiries, library technologies, and access to information resources. Additional duties include collection maintenance, inventory management, repairing or replacing damaged materials, training student assistants and casual staff, supporting library operations across campuses, and participating in ongoing professional development and departmental activities. Qualifications A Library Technician diploma along with a minimum of two years of experience working in an academic library, including three years progressive experience within a post-secondary environment in Student Services or the Office of the Registrar using an integrated system. Required Skills And Abilities Include A Library Technician diploma Two years of experience working in an academic library Minimum one year of experience in purchasing, acquisitions, bookkeeping, or related financial processes, preferably using Colleague or similar systems Experience with library cataloguing standards, integrated library systems, and customer service An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered Application information To apply please send a cover letter, quoting competition #26.098B, and an up-to-date resume to: Coast Mountain College, Human Resources, Email: [email protected] NOTE: Only complete applications (with a cover letter and resume included) received to the above noted email address will be considered. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents of Canada will be given priority. Individuals who anticipate needing accommodations for any part of the application process, may contact HR in confidence, prior to the closing date. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Closing date September 15, 2026 Competition number 26.098B Job status Open Posting type Support Audience Open to both internal and external candidates Department Library Campuses Prince Rupert

What you’ll do

Manage the acquisition, cataloguing, and processing of print and digital learning resources across all campuses. Provide circulation, reference, and interlibrary loan services while maintaining bibliographic records and collection accuracy.

Requirements

Requires a Library Technician diploma and at least two years of experience in an academic library. Candidates should have experience with cataloguing standards and financial processes such as purchasing or bookkeeping.

Benefits

• Paid Health Insurance • Paid Dental Insurance • Paid Vacation • Sick Days • Pension

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Cataloguing
• Acquisitions
• AACR2
• RDA
• MARC
• Library Of Congress Classifications
• Integrated Library Systems
• Bookkeeping
• Customer Service
• Reference Services
• Interlibrary Loan
• Inventory Management
• Colleague Software
• Bibliographic Records
• Research Assistance

Job areas

• Education
• Administrative
• Customer Service & Support