Saint Mary’s College invites applications for a part-time (25 hours a week) non-exempt Cataloging Assistant for the data entry and maintenance of online catalog records representing the holdings of the library.  Reporting to the Head of Cataloging & Acquisitions, the Cataloging Assistant performs various tasks including bibliographic searches and statistical record keeping, preparation of materials for processing, receipt and acknowledgement of gifts, as well as other duties.

Qualifications:

• high school graduate with one (1) to two (2) years of directly related experience, including the use of an online catalog system in higher education institutions or in similar settings; library technical courses in cataloging and database systems may be applied toward experience

• college-level courses and general personal computer experience and experience with Innovative Interfaces computer systems is highly desirable

• excellent spelling, grammar and vocabulary; working knowledge of cataloging practice and procedure; demonstrated accuracy in transcription and data entry

• ability to follow complex written and oral instructions and prolonged concentration and attention to detail

• experience supervising and training student assistants desirable

• demonstrated experience using Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access), e-mail and internet usage; experience with data base management

• ability to carry/lift boxes up to thirty (30) lbs.; push book carts of approximately fifty (50) lbs. And reach shelves from floor level to a height of six (6) feet

Salary is competitive with excellent benefits package.

Please visit our website at www.stmarys-ca.edu for complete job details and an online application.

To apply, submit a letter of interest, resume, on-line application and the names of three (3) professional references.  Finalists will be expected to sign a consent authorizing a broader inquiry.  Please forward all application materials to:

Human Resources Department

Cataloging Assistant Search

Saint Mary’s College of California

P. O. Box 4227

Moraga, CA  94575-4227

Phone: 925-631-4212

Fax: 925-631-9611

Position is open until filled, and review of application materials will begin immediately.

Saint Mary's College of California is an equal opportunity employer.