Access Services Assistant, BiblioTemps (UMass Amherst) (Amherst)
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: Access Services Assistant
Location: W. E. B. Du Bois Library, UMass Amherst
(Amherst, MA)
Position Type: Temporary
Start date: September 22, 2025
End date: June 30, 2025
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week
During the UMass academic semester:
· Mon-Thurs 9:00am-5:00pm
· Fridays 11:00am-7:00pm
During winter session (12/22/2025-1/23/2026) & Spring break (3/16/2026-3/20/2026):
· Mon-Fri: 9:30am – 5:30pm
Pay Rate: $17.50 per hour
CORI: Required
Description:
This position will be responsible for backing up service point activities, providing information, and technical support at the Learning Commons Desk in the W. E. B. Du Bois Library, while assisting with routine Library Circulation workflows and supervision in Stacks Management.
Qualifications
Qualifications:
· Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
· Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
· Working knowledge of methods, materials, and technologies used in libraries. Familiarity with Library call # classification. Knowledge of Library Service Platform systems preferred.
· Ability to explain technologies and software applications to others throughout the Learning Commons area.
· Ability to lift, shelve and move books.
· Considerable customer service experience is required along with a high ability to interact with users (in-person and online) graciously and tactfully.
· Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with others.
Massachusetts Library System (MLS) is an equal opportunity employer.
MLS is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, age, marital status, sex, physical or mental challenge, creed, religion, political affiliation, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation. Members of underrepresented groups, and those committed to working in a diverse cultural environment are encouraged to apply.
Full/Part Time
Temporary
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$17.50 / hour
Closing Date
Closing Date September 19, 2025
How to Apply
Submit resume via our job board - https://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs
Contact with questions – bibliotemps@masslibsystem.org
Posted
2025-09-09