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City of Seattle

Children's Services Librarian

Seattle, WA · On-site

$44.92 - $54.46/hr

This recruitment may be used for up to 90 days following the closing date of this posting to fill regular and temporary Librarian vacancies. Overview The Seattle Public Library's mission is to bring ...

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As of Aug 19, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary librarian in the United States is $62,056.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49,500.00 and $72,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Temporary Librarian is a professional hired for a short-term period to assist with library services, such as cataloging, reference assistance, and circulation duties. These roles may be needed to cover staff absences, special projects, or seasonal demands. Temporary Librarians are expected to have the same skills as permanent librarians, including information organization, research assistance, and customer service. The duration of employment varies, ranging from a few weeks to several months.

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Infographic showing various Temporary Librarian job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 80% Full Time, 18% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $62,056 per year, or $29.8 per hour.

Part-Time, Temporary Librarian Specialist (2026-2027 School Year)

San Antonio Independent School District

San Antonio, TX • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 9 days ago

San Antonio Independent School District rating

5.5

Company rating: 5.5 out of 10

Based on 22 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

523rd of 633 rated elementary and secondary schools

Job description

Position Type:
Part-Time/Part Time Professional
Date Posted:
5/12/2026
Location:
Campus Assigned
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  • Part Time Professional Temporary Librarian Specialist.pdf

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SAISD is as diverse and historically rich as the city whose name it shares. As San Antonio’s founding school district, SAISD neighborhood schools have served the heart of the Alamo City for more than 100 years. Today, SAISD serves about 47,000 students across more than 90 schools in our culturally proud, urban community. We offer a wide variety of programs, including dual-language, career exploration and college-preparation. Along with traditional school models, we also offer academies comprising non-traditional grade ranges such as PK-8. True to our roots, SAISD continues to pave the way in San Antonio with the city’s only public Montessori school, single-gender campuses, and K-12 International Baccalaureate framework. Additionally, the District has grown 5 P-TECH programs in just a few years.

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