Library Technician III

Library Technician III

Salary

$60,420.00 - $73,440.00 Annually

Location

San Luis Obispo & North County Campus, CA

Job Type

Full Time - 12 Months/ 100% FTE

Job Number

FY2627-00022

Division

Instruction

Department

Library & Learning Resources

Opening Date

07/09/2026

Closing Date

7/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Job Description Summary

This position is based at our North County Campus. Employees may be required to work evening hours and occasional shifts at our San Luis Obispo location.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision, perform a variety of specialized technical library duties involving direct contact with students, staff, faculty, and community members; perform library work requiring basic to complex understanding of library principles, practices and procedures, and may assist within the different areas of the Library and perform other related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Library Technician III class is distinguished from other classes in that incumbents are expected to assist in the overall operation of the Districts Library. Incumbents are expected to know and understand Library principles and practices, have experience in library work, and perform basic to complex paraprofessional library work with limited supervision. Incumbents may hire, train, and supervise student workers, as needed, and may be assigned to work as a functional lead in Circulation or Technical Services. Incumbents independently apply basic to complex college library policies and procedures.

Incumbents in the Library Technician classes support Student Learning Outcomes by acquiring, processing, and organizing resources, and assisting students to locate and use Library resources relevant to their collegiate assignments.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Where You Will Work

Serving all of San Luis Obispo County, Cuesta College has provided comprehensive associate degree offerings, certificates, and community programs to the region since 1964. The main campus is located along scenic Highway 1, west of San Luis Obispo and east of the beaches of the Pacific Ocean. Cuesta College has a North County Campus in Paso Robles, and South County Center, in Arroyo Grande.

Who We Are

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our culture and the work we do. Cuesta College is proud to be a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) committed to racial and socio-economic diversity as it reflects our communities and student populations. We actively seek to attract candidates who share this commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. As part of the Cuesta College team, you can expect to be part of a collaborative community of faculty, classified professionals, administrators, students, and community partners advancing educational excellence with intentional support services leading to student success and completion.

• Additional information about the college can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/index.html
• The college planning documents can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/collegeplans/index.html
• Our Student Equity Action Plan can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/info/student-equity-initiatives/equity/index.html
• We offer comprehensive benefit options. Information about benefits can be found at https://www.cuesta.edu/about/human-resources/benefits/index.html

Essential Functions & Qualifications

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

All library-classified staff are expected to perform the core functions, as needed. The primary assignment for a Library Technician III may be in the Circulation area and/or in one or more areas of Technical Services.

Any one position may not include all the essential functions listed, nor do all the listed essential functions include all tasks which may be found in the positions of the class.

Core Functions:

• Assist with the opening and closing of the library as directed; lock and unlock doors as directed; turn on and off lights, computers, copiers and other machinery; escort students out as needed;
• Use the Library Integrated Library System (ILS) to circulate library materials;
• Assist students, faculty and library patrons at the library circulation desk;
• Assist students and patrons in the selection, location and use of library materials and equipment; respond to inquiries and provide information;
• Shelve new and returned materials (books, media, textbooks or periodicals);
• Inform Library users of rules of conduct as necessary and enforce those rules when appropriate;
• Operate a variety of office and library equipment including a calculator, copier, computer, assigned software and cash register;
• Maintain and troubleshoot copiers and printers; stock copiers with paper as needed;
• Perform basic mending and repair of library materials:
• Prepare and maintain statistical reports as required;
• Answers telephone and directs calls; and
• Perform other related duties as required.

Acquisitions:

• Order books, periodicals, and media requested by librarians for library collections from appropriate vendors;
• Track orders and communicate status of orders to faculty and staff;
• Receive incoming items in the Library ILS; and
• Process payments to vendors in the Library ILS.

Cataloging and Collections:

• Perform copy cataloging of print and electronic resources using the Library ILS according to MARC, LCC, RDA and other common library standards and local practice;
• Maintain local cataloging standards, policies and procedures; and
• Original cataloging, classification, and updating of legacy records under supervision of the Technical Services Librarian.

Reserves:

• Utilize the Library ILS to process new and/or added reserve materials with brief entry cataloging;
• Monitor required textbooks, class schedules, and correspond with faculty to ensure class reserves are accurate and available for students; and
• Monitor the circulation/reserve materials and recommend new reserve acquisitions.

Circulation:

• Utilize the Library ILS to facilitate the circulation of library materials;
• Utilize the ILS to locate and retrieve books and materials; and
• Shelve books and periodicals and shelf read using Library of Congress Classification System.

Interlibrary Loan:

• Research, order, and process interlibrary loans.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY VARY BECAUSE JOB DUTIES MAY VARY BY WORK LOCATION

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Required

• Two years of college level coursework;
• Library Technology Certificate or other terminal library degree;

Preferred

• Bachelors degree preferred.

Experience:

Required

• Three years of recent, increasingly complex library technical experience, preferably including experience in the ordering, receipt, processing, and/or circulation of library materials;
• One year of general clerical experience may be substituted for one year of required library experience.

Preferred:

• One year of experience overseeing volunteers, students, or staff.

Knowledge of:

• Library terminology and standard library practices and techniques;
• Standard library classification, filing, and cataloging systems;
• General types and uses of library and audiovisual materials and equipment;
• Standard procedures for cataloging, processing and circulating library and audiovisual materials;
• Office methods and equipment;
• Audiovisual equipment care and use;
• Current technologies, personal computer, and associated office software such as word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and/or database software;
• Correct usage of English, grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary; and
• District policies and procedures.

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the performance of duties; and
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and of staff and students with physical and learning disabilities.

Physical ability to:

• Read and comprehend printed matter and text and data on computer monitors;
• Communicate intelligibly and effectively via speech, telephone, written correspondence, and/or email;
• Sit or stand for extended periods of time;
• Work at heights;
• Ascend and descend step stool;
• Lift and/or carry 25 pounds; and
• Exert manual dexterity sufficient for keyboard and other office equipment operation.

License and Certificates (current within the last year or must be continuously current):

Required

• Library Technology Certificate or other terminal library degree;
• Valid drivers license and eligible to obtain California drivers license upon hire.

Additional Information

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS TO APPLY

Candidates will be required to submit ALL of the required documents below when applying for this position. When uploading documents, PDF uploads are preferred.

• Cover letter;
• Resume;
• Reference List (see further instructions below);
• Unofficial transcripts;
• Diversity statement (see further instructions below).

Diversity Statement Instructions: Cuesta College is committed to building and maintaining a workforce that reflects and honors the diversity of our students. It is important to us that our faculty, staff, and administrators demonstrate an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds as well as sexual orientation and abilities of all constituents in the Cuesta College community.

In 500 words or less, with consideration to our Mission Statement and our values expressed above, please explain how you will demonstrate your commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in this position.

Reference List Instructions: Your reference list must include three professional references, their contact information, and their relationship to you.

Completed online applications and all supporting documents must be submitted by the closing date for this position. LATE, INCOMPLETE, FAXED, MAILED OR EMAILED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Cuesta College will not sponsor any visa applications.

San Luis Obispo County Community College District ("Cuesta College") is an equal opportunity employer committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), age, disability (physical and mental), genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal and state law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose. Cuesta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.

In compliance with California law, all prospective staff and students are entitled to read the Annual Security Report, published each October by the Cuesta College Department of Public Safety. This report contains information about our emergency and crime reporting procedures, as well as crime statistics for the past 3 years. You may request a copy of this report at one of our two Public Safety Offices: on SLO campus at Building 6600A or on North County Campus at building N1021, during campus business hours. You may also access the complete text of this report at the following website address: https://www.cuesta.edu/community/publicsafety/crime-information/clery-act.html

Cuesta College uses E-Verify as part of the I-9 process to verify the work eligibility of all new hires. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employees Form I-9 to data from U.S Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records. For further information, visit: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Job_Opportunities.html

Interview Process Information

Selected applicants will be invited to attend a Zoom interview on Monday, August 17, 2026.

TO: New Employees

FROM: Human Resources

SUBJECT: Benefits for Classified & Management Employees

Cuesta Colleges Benefits website: https://www.cuesta.edu/about/depts/humanresources/Benefits/index.html

Employees who work half-time or more are entitled to receive fringe benefits. The fringe allocation is money from the District to help cover the cost of insurance. Employees working half-time or more are eligible to participate in the Districts medical, dental and vision insurance.

Employees with a work assignment of 50% to 74% of full time will receive one-half of the above stated fringe allocation.

If your insurance rate exceeds your fringe allocation, the balance will be deducted from your monthly payroll check. If the insurance plans selected cost less than the fringe allocation, any excess amount will be returned to the District. For more information about how fringe benefits are determined please refer to the collective bargaining agreement between SLO Community College District and Cuesta College Classified United Employees (CCCUE) or the Board of Trustees policy regarding management employees.

If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 805-546-3129 or hr@cuesta.edu.

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Each open position has specific attachment requirements in order to be considered by the hiring committee. If the attachment directions are not followed, your application will not be considered.

The required attachments for this position are:

• Cover Letter;
• Resume;
• Reference List ;
• Unofficial Transcripts ;
• Diversity Statement ;

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Employer Cuesta College (CA)

Address P. O. Box 8106

San Luis Obispo, California, 93403

Phone (805) 546-3129

Website https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cuesta