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BiblioTemps is a temporary staffing agency for public, academic, school and special libraries in Massachusetts.
BiblioTemps places workers in Massachusetts libraries.
BiblioTemps provides an important service to libraries while at the same time developing an alternative source of funds to support member services.
BiblioTemps workers are paid according to their level of library experience. CMRLS bills employers and issues paychecks.
BiblioTemps hires people with library experience, including those with Master’s degrees and those who can staff a circulation desk. People with knowledge of all the different aspects of library work are potential BiblioTemps. If you are retired, unemployed, a student or a part-time worker looking for additional hours, BiblioTemps is for you.
We advertise through our website and reach as many people as possible through mailings and promotional activities. If you know of someone who would make a good BiblioTemp send them directly to BiblioTemps.com to fill out an application.
Libraries in Massachusetts that find themselves short-staffed to manage public service desks, special projects or other aspects of library operations.
No, BiblioTemps do not receive benefits. They are, however, covered through CMRLS’ workers’ compensation, unemployment and other liability policies.
Fill out an
application at BiblioTemps.com.
Yes, we need an application form from every person applying to be a BiblioTemp.
Yes. Your contract will be kept on file until you request a worker at your site.
Only those BiblioTemps that are currently working in member libraries are eligible to register for workshops on a space-available basis.
Email BiblioTemps@cmrls.org for more information
