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Cataloging Volunteer
Time Commitment
3-4 hours, weekly
Purpose
Help cataloging staff with cataloging workflow.
Benefits of Volunteering
- Chance to meet new people
- To work in pleasant surroundings
- To develop new skills
- Give something back to the community
- Share your talents
- Feel needed and valued
- Enhance your resume
- Satisfaction from accomplishment
Duties & Responsibilities
- Processes library materials (label spines/cover)
- Barcodes library materials
- Adds and deletes records from the automated catalog
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required
- Ability to cooperate with staff
- Ability to work independently with attention to detail and accuracy
- Knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System
- Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, policies and procedures
- Willingness to learn the library's automated cataloging system