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Library Associate, BiblioTemps (Agawam Public Library) (Agawam)
BiblioTemps® is an employment service of the Massachusetts Library System that provides experienced library workers for temporary placements in public, academic, and special libraries throughout Massachusetts.
Title: Library Associate
Location: Agawam Public Library (Agawam, MA)
Position Type: Temporary
Start date: June 15, 2026
End date: December 31, 2026
Schedule: 8 – 12 hours per week; Schedule to be determined
Pay Rate: $17.50 - $20.75 per hour
CORI: Required
Primary Responsibility:
Under general supervision of the Youth Services Librarian, performs a range of library tasks requiring a high level of professional expertise and customer service skills with emphasis on youth services work.
This position is part-time and includes morning, afternoon, evening, and Saturday work hours.
Essential Functions:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)
• Assists children, students, and parents in using library services and facilities.
• Assists Youth Services Librarian with programming.
• Prepares and presents some publicity materials.
• Assists in maintaining a vibrant, Children’s Room and Teen Space through the use of posters, bulletin boards, and interactive spaces.
• Performs related work as required.
Qualifications
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:
• Ability to relate in a friendly and open manner with children and parents.
• Considerable knowledge of children’s reader interest levels, and of children’s authors and books in general.
• Knowledge of automated library systems, microcomputers, and the Internet.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative personnel, colleagues, subordinates, civic organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to interpret library services and activities to patrons, interested organizations, and the general public.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• Ability to make independent responsible decisions.
• Enjoyment of working with children.
Required Experience and Training:
• Graduation from a four-year college or university required, with some work in library science.
• Experience working in a library preferred.
• Experience working with children and teens and presenting programs for children and teens.
Full/Part Time
Temporary
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$17.50 - $20.75 / hourSalary Notes
Based on experience
Closing Date
Closing Date May 22, 2026
How to Apply
Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org
Posted
2026-05-13 | Quick link to this job