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Circulation Support Volunteer
Time Commitment
2-4 hours, weekly, minimum 6 month commitment
Purpose
Responds to the needs of the circulation department, providing support for behind the scene projects and activities.
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
- May assist with any of the following, or similar, tasks: mending of books and magazines; completing patron record maintenace in library automation system; weeding paperback collection; placing materials in shelf ready order on book carts; re-shelving materials; pulling reserved material off shelves and contacting the patron for pick up
Skills/Abilities/Qualifications Required
- Ability to operate computer equipment quickly and efficiently, with minimal training in the library's automation system
- Ability to work congenially with staff, patrons and other volunteers
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, policies and procedures
- General familiarity with libraries
- Good people skills
- In-house training required
