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Library Aide
Time Commitment
2-4 hours, weekly, minimum 6 month commitment
Purpose
To serve customer needs at the circulation desk, and assist staff with circulation duties.
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
- Process check-ins, check-outs, and renewals
- Issue new library cards
- Answer and transfer telephone calls
- Prepare items for shelving
- Collect fines and fees
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required
- Must be dependable
- Ability to learn and use automation software
- Must have your own transportation to and from the library
- Must be at least 14 years of age
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to work well with the public and co-workers
- Demonstrate good attention to detail
- Good communication skills
- Able to stand for long periods of time
- Shelving knowledge (Dewey) is a plus