Library Cataloging Assistant

City of Aurora
Aurora Central Library
5mo ago

Full-Time
On-site

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JOB LOCATION

14949 E Alameda Pkwy Aurora, Colorado 80012-1563

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.

Why Work for Aurora?

Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
Diverse community
Competitive total compensation package
Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
Light rail station minutes away
On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Salary to be commensurate with experience

The hiring range for this position is $20.50 - $25.62/hourly

The deadline to submit applications is Tuesday, December 23, 2025. Please note, The City of Aurora will conduct ongoing screenings of applications on a first come, first-serve basis; as soon as we determine to have a qualified pool of applicants, this position may close quickly and without notice.

Department Information

The Library and Cultural Services Departments vision is to empower an environment of lifelong learning and cultural enrichment by stimulating learning and literacy, inspiring creativity, and integrating arts, culture, and history into the lives of Aurorans. We have two divisions within the department: Library and Cultural Services, both offering a variety of free programs and services to the community. Please go to www.AuroraGov.org/LCS to learn more about our department.

Library Services Summary

5 locations
Books, CDs, DVDs, magazines
Database and language learning programs
Public computers
Study space
Printing, faxing, and scanning services
Community events, programs, and activities for all ages

Cultural Services Summary

Aurora History Museum and Historic Sites
Aurora Fox Arts Center
Bicentennial Arts Center
Art in Public Places collection (over 240 commissioned pieces around the city)
The People’s Building

OVERVIEW OF JOB

This job supports our Technical Services-Serials unit of the Library Division.  The primary duty of this role is to oversee our serials collection.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with processing incoming materials/content, including physical books and AV materials.

Create and maintain serials holdings records.

Check-in and process serials.

Support collection maintenance efforts, such as weeding and re-balancing the collection.

Provide support to the catalog and collection librarians and assist with special projects as needed.

Assist with the selection of materials.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Experience:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

1 year of library experience in Technical Services is preferred.

Ability to speak Spanish.

Knowledge:

Routine software and business applications, including but not limited to Microsoft Office, Windows, and databases.

Integrated library systems software, collection maintenance applications, cataloging tools, and web applications for library operations and functions.

Skills:

Proficient in general office equipment.

Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Strong customer service skills.

Skill in customer relations both internally and externally.

Fine motor skills, attention to detail, and accuracy.

Possesses strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills.

Abilities:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors, peers and library staff at all levels, management, citizens, and library users.

Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Creatively solve problems, negotiate, and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

Primarily light physical work with occasional lifting of less than 30 pounds with or without assistance.

Occasional lifting, carrying, walking and standing.

Occasional pushing and/or pulling of library carts.

Frequent hand/eye coordination for operation of office equipment.

Vision for reading and interpreting reports and data analysis and preparation.

Frequent speech communication, hearing and listening to maintain communication with employees and citizens.

Work Environment:

Works primarily in a clean, comfortable environment.

Some travel between branches may occur.

Equipment Used:

Uses standard office equipment including personal computer and common office software such as email, internet, Word, Excel, and menu driven databases as a part of the Library automated systems.

This role may require the incumbent to use personal equipment (e.g. vehicle, cell phone, tools, etc.) in the course of their employment.

For Veterans preference: Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.

The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants. It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.

Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace. A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check.

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.

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