What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Volunteer-Materials Management Adopt a Section position at City of Appleton?
After receiving training in an assigned area of the library:
Tidy assigned collections by keeping shelves and collection space clean, tidy, and in order.
- Tidying shelves by edging items, straightening items, and pushing book ends in for all shelves in assigned collection.
- Shelf-Read assigned collection to ensure items are in correct Appleton Public Library shelving rules order.
- Picking up trash, dusting shelves, and ensuring all bookends are in working order.
- Assisting patrons in assigned collection find items or directing to staff members.
- Must demonstrate proficiency alphabetizing and ability to learn Dewey Decimal ordering.
- An ability to accurately sort and arrange materials alphabetically and numerically according to Appleton Public Library Shelving rules and standards.
- An ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions.
- An ability to read fine print, to reach high and low shelves, bend over, and to push a loaded cart over carpeting (up to 300 lbs) on various floor surfaces.
- An ability to stand or walk for entire shift.
- Must be able to answer patron’s general questions about directions within the library.
- Tactful and courteous communication skills.
- An ability to learn new technology.
- An ability to adapt to change.
Shift requirement: Be able to commit to 2-hour shifts via sign-up calendar. If illness or schedule conflicts arise, please contact department assistant supervisor and volunteer coordinator as soon as possible
Training: Approximately 1 hour
