Posting Number: CM-
Posting Title: Library Technician, Cataloging
Position Title: Library Technician, Cataloging
Division: Library, Learning Resources, & Distance Learning
Department: Library
FTE: 100
Term (month/year): 12 Months/Year
Primary Work Schedule: Monday - Thursday 11:00am-9:30pm
Shift Differential Shift differential eligibility based on the current collective bargaining agreement.
Health & Welfare
- Mt. San Antonio College offers a competitive and excellent benefits package providing medical, dental, and vision benefits to eligible employees and their dependents. Lifetime supplemental medical benefits are also available for eligible retirees.
- The College contributes an annual premium up to the family coverage amount equivalent to Kaiser Permanente $15 office visit medical, DeltaCare HMO dental, VSP vision and life insurance plans for eligible employees.
The District participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), State Teachers' Retirement System (STRS) retirement programs, and National Benefit Services.
Note: The District does not cover Medicare expenses. Please visit the Mt. San Antonio College Benefits Website for further information. Salary and Health & Welfare Benefits are subject to change based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement or Meet-and-Confer agreements depending on job classification.
Annual Salary Step Range: $65,601.96 - $83,726.28
Open Date: 11/19/2025
Initial Screening Date: 12/09/2025
Open Until Filled: Yes
District Rights: We reserve the right to re-open, re-advertise, delay, or cancel filling this position. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies.
Application Requirements: First Review of Applications: Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; however, applications submitted by 11:59 p.m. (PT) on the above listed Initial Screening Date are assured consideration.
Applicants must submit all of the following materials online, unless otherwise noted, at Mt. SAC Employment Website to be considered for this position:
1. A Mt. San Antonio College online application.
2. A cover letter describing how the applicant meets the required education and experience.
3. A detailed résumé that summarizes educational preparation and professional experience for the position.
4. If applicable, all candidates, including current or former employees of the college, are required to show evidence of the awarded/conferred degree from the issuing college/university, and this evidence must be submitted with the online application to demonstrate that the required educational qualifications are met. Unofficial transcripts or a copy of the diploma are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts will be requested if an offer of employment is made.
5. Optional - Three letters of recommendation that reflect relevant experience (do not use social media or professional networks as a means to provide letters of recommendation). Confidential letters of recommendation are not allowed for this position.
Special Note to Applicants: To be guaranteed consideration, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required materials are received before the initial screening date and time indicated on the job posting. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. All application materials will become College Property, will not be returned, and will not be copied. Please visit the Mt. SAC Employment Website to complete and submit your application for this position.
A confirmation number will be assigned when your application packet indicates the supplemental questions have been answered and a document has been attached to each required link. Assistance with the online application process is available through Human Resources at 1100 N. Grand Avenue, Walnut, CA . Human Resources telephone #: . Human Resources e-mail: .
Do Not include photographs or personal information (e.g. DOB, place of birth, etc.) on your application or supporting documents.
Long Distance Travel for Interviews: If you are selected to participate in an interview and attendance will require you to travel in excess of 150 miles from your residence, please contact the Human Resources Technician listed on the interview invitation to discuss accommodation and/or travel reimbursement .
Foreign Transcripts Foreign Transcripts: Transcripts issued outside the United States require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the filing deadline.
Selection Procedure A committee will evaluate applications, considering the breadth and depth of relevant education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. The screening committee reserves the right to limit the number of interviews granted. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the applicant of an interview.
Interviews may include a writing sample, committee presentation, and/or performance test. The start date will follow Board approval and live scan clearance receipt.
Definition: Under general supervision, performs a variety of more complex paraprofessional library support services; provides direct service and assistance to staff and students; provides technical and functional direction to assigned Library Technicians.
Supervision Received and Exercised: Receives general supervision from the Dean, Learning and Library Resources. Exercises technical and functional direction and provides training to assigned staff.
Class Characteristics: This is a classification, within the Library Technician series, that is responsible for cataloging and collection maintenance and customer service tasks including, resolving customer issues, interpreting library policies, and cash reconciliation. Incumbents may assist patrons at public desks such as the circulation desk and throughout the library. This class is distinguished from the other levels in the class series in that it performs complex library support services requiring specialized knowledge, skill, and training.
Examples of Essential Functions(Illustrative Only): 1. Make necessary Fund Code entries and Discount totals in the Manage Invoices tab in Acquisitions menu.
2. Perform quality control checks by checking for duplicate items, correct call numbers on labels provided by book vendors, and make changes as necessary to keep Library Catalog current and correct for better accessibility to students, faculty, and staff.
3. Work extensively in Online Computer Library Center (OCLC) to search, retrieve, download entries, and make corrections in order to bring bibliographic records into the Library's Catalog and/or create course reserves and Local Holdings in the Reserve collection.
4. Delete Local Holdings, as appropriate, when Instructor's remove material from the Reserves collection.
5. Delete discarded titles from library catalog, as appropriate.
6. Process, maintain and create holdings for standing orders, continuations, and law collections including updates, which may occur annually, semiannually, and quarterly.
7. Trains student workers in the completion of work assignments; assists in the recruitment and selection of student workers and provides recommendations for hiring.
8. Assists students and staff at the circulation desk and directs library patrons to appropriate locations; responds to complex complaints, inquiries, questions, and requests for information; interprets and applies regulations, policies, procedures, systems, rules, and precedents in response to inquiries and complaints from patrons; answers calls, resolves questions and problems, or directs callers to appropriate staff as necessary.
9. Identifies damaged materials; uses discretion in resolving fee and fine disputes; collects and records fees and fines.
10. Receives and discharges library materials, registers library patrons, and makes changes to accounts as needed.
11. Maintains accurate and detailed library records including copy cataloging, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
12. Identify and suggest solutions to resolve problems in cataloging processes; seek advice and direction as appropriate.
13. Assesses damaged books and resource materials; cleans, mends, covers, and repairs damaged books and other instructional materials; assists in the discarding of old books and materials according to established policies and procedures.
14. Searches shelves for overdue and lost items.
15. Prepares circulating materials for use.
16. Receives, logs, labels, and prepares materials for use by patrons.
17. Copy catalogs and processes continuations. Receives and checks books against invoice to verify for accuracy. Checks for duplicates and verifies that all continuations follow succession.
18. Performs a wide variety of routine clerical duties to support operations, including filing, preparing records and basic reports, developing signage and flyers, and ordering and maintaining office and other related supplies.
19. Maintains accurate and detailed records, verifies accuracy of information, researches discrepancies, and records information.
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