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City of Temple

Cataloging Librarian - Library

Temple, TX · On-site

$26.78 - $29.36/hr

Completes original and copy cataloging for a range of material types and for a range of ages * Oversees the creation, maintenance, and enhancement of metadata across multiple discovery platforms and ...

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How much do copy cataloging jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 15, 2026, the average yearly pay for copy cataloging in the United States is $49,405.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20,000.00 and $74,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of someone working in Copy Cataloging?

Professionals in Copy Cataloging are primarily responsible for reviewing and editing bibliographic records, ensuring that library materials are accurately described and accessible in the catalog. This often involves using established templates or existing records as a basis, while making necessary adjustments to meet local and national cataloging standards. Daily work includes collaborating with acquisitions staff, handling various formats (such as books, media, or digital resources), and occasionally troubleshooting cataloging discrepancies. You may also be called upon to assist with special projects or collection maintenance, providing valuable support to librarians and library users.

What is a Copy Cataloging job?

A Copy Cataloging job involves processing and organizing bibliographic records for library materials using existing cataloging data. Copy catalogers verify, edit, and enhance records to ensure accuracy and consistency with library standards such as MARC and RDA. They typically retrieve cataloging information from databases like OCLC and adapt it to fit the institution’s classification system. This role helps maintain efficient access to library collections by ensuring materials are properly described and searchable.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Copy Cataloging position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Copy Cataloging, you need a solid understanding of bibliographic standards, metadata creation, and library classification systems, often supported by a degree in library science or relevant certification. Familiarity with Integrated Library Systems (ILS), MARC records, OCLC WorldCat, and cataloging tools like RDA Toolkit is typically required. Attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication help individuals excel when managing records and collaborating with other library staff. These abilities ensure accurate catalog entries, efficient resource discovery, and seamless library operations.

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Copy Cataloging Student Worker

Copy Cataloging Student Worker

Brigham Young University-Hawaii

Miami Beach, FL • On-site

$13.75 - $15.50/hr

Part-time

This job post has expired today. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time.

Work Experience:

Entry-Level (Foundational)

Work Experience Description:

Suitable for students with basic foundational knowledge and little to no practical experience, ideal for freshmen or sophomores who have completed only introductory courses.

Job Summary

The Copy Cataloging Student Assistant supports the library's Technical Services unit by locating, importing, and editing existing bibliographic records and by helping maintain the accuracy of the catalog. During Summer, this position will focus heavily on the Children's collection weeding (deselection) project, assisting with the review, withdrawal, and record cleanup of materials being removed from the collection. Work is performed under the supervision of the Collections and Cataloging Librarian. This position is well suited to a careful, detail-oriented student who enjoys methodical, precise, and sometimes repetitive work where accuracy matters.

Note: The library currently uses OCLC WorldShare Management Services (WMS) and will migrate to EBSCO's FOLIO platform in January 2027. The student should be adaptable and willing to learn a new library services platform during their employment.

Application Requirements

In order to be considered for hire, please complete all of the following:

  • Complete application on Workday.

  • Upload most recent resume to Workday.

  • Upload a copy of your FALL 2026 class schedule to Workday.

  • Create and email a short video and SEND to the following to karen.keesing@byuh.edu. In the video...

  • Introduce yourself (name, hometown, major, date of graduation)

  • State why you feel you would be a good fit for work at the Library Circulation Desk

  • Describe yourself as a worker, including your most positive aspects

  • Identify challenges you have experienced being a worker, and describe your strategy to overcome these challenges

  • What are your career goals for after graduation?

Primary Responsibilities

  • Support the Children's collection weeding project: pull items flagged for review, verify them against the catalog, withdraw items in the system, and remove holdings/item records as directed.

  • Search WorldCat and the library catalog through OCLC WMS (WorldShare Record Manager) to locate and verify existing bibliographic records that match items in hand.

  • Verify that records match the physical item by checking title, author, edition, publication date, and other identifying details.

  • Download, import, and edit copy cataloging records according to established procedures.

  • Apply and verify call numbers (Library of Congress classification) and create or update holdings and item records, including barcodes and location codes.

  • Update collection statistics and maintain accurate counts of items processed and withdrawn.

  • Prepare materials for the shelf or for discard, including spine labels, ownership stamps, and processing/de-processing of withdrawn items.

  • Perform basic quality control and proofreading of records to catch errors or inconsistencies.

  • Assist with related technical services tasks, including preparation for the upcoming FOLIO migration, as assigned.

Required Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled BYU-Hawaii student in good academic standing and compliant with the CES Honor Code.

  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy; able to catch small discrepancies and follow precise, multi-step procedures consistently.

  • Dependable, punctual, and able to work independently after training.

  • Comfortable with basic computer applications and able to learn new software systems, including a future platform migration.

  • Ability to handle repetitive tasks carefully without losing accuracy.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Previous library, clerical, or data-entry experience.

  • Familiarity with a second language (helpful for processing the library's international and foreign-language materials).

  • Interest in library science, information organization, or a related field.

Education

Lower Division Courses Completed

Work Experience

3 Months of Directly Relevant Experience

Physical Demands

  • Typical office environment

  • Candidates must also be able to lift up to 40 lbs.

  • Involves sitting at a workstation for extended periods and regular handling of books and materials; the weeding project includes light lifting, pulling, and moving carts of items.

Base Rate Per Hour:

16.00

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