Job Details
Job Title: Technical Services Assistant (Library) - Part-time
Department: Library/Learning Resource Center
Work Location: ALL SITES
Duties: Under the direction of the Dean, Learning Resource Center, the Technical Services Assistant performs various routine tasks in the technical services area, including the processing and cataloging of library materials.
Education/Experience: Minimum of an Associates degree with 1-3 years or more of library related experience OR High school diploma/high school equivalency (GED) required with five 5 or more years of library experience required.
Library Technical Assistant (LTA) certificate preferred.
Please be sure to required qualifications in your resume and complete application.
Qualifications:
- Knowledge of the principles and procedures of professional library work including methods, practices, and techniques of copy cataloging.
- Knowledge of online cataloging and bibliographic system databases.
- Knowledge of AACR2, RDA, MARC, and Library of Congress Classification.
- Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
- Ability to use Word, Excel, OCLC, and Koha ILS.
- Ability to use photocopying and scanning equipment.
- Ability to be flexible, use time effectively and perform duties in a professional manner.
- Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Advanced bibliographic searching skills.
- Willingness to help others accomplish their objectives.
Position Status: Part Time
Hours: Monday-Friday Approximately 20 hours per week. Exact hours to be determined based on operational needs. Summer hours may differ Location: On-campus position
Salary/Wage: $16.21/hour (plus exceptional benefits)
Hourly/Salary: Hourly
Benefits: Benefit-Eligible Part-time Support Staff Position Moraine Valley offers benefits for this part-time position. These include: Health, Dental; Tuition Assistance, SURS Retirement Plan, Vacation, Personal, Sick Days, Holidays, Flexible Spending Account, 403B options, Tuition Waivers, and more. Visit link to learn more about specific benefits for this position: www.morainevalley.edu/hr
For more information, contact hr@morainevalley.edu | 708-974-5704
Review of Applications Begins: 09/01/2026
Position Type: Support/Hourly Staff
Posting Number: SS00628P
Open Date: 08/24/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please apply online through jobs.morianevalley.edu for best consideration, prior to the review date with complete application. Please note requirements.
Organization
Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you’ll see why we are among the nation’s premier two-year institutions of higher learning.
The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.
Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel.
Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.