Nature of work: Library Shelving Volunteers play an
important role in helping keep the library organized, welcoming, and accessible
for all visitors. Volunteers assist staff by accurately shelving books, DVDs,
magazines, and other library materials in their proper locations, ensuring that
patrons can easily find the items they are looking for.
Ages: Completed grade six and up
Supervisor: Bethany Neuman
Shifts: Saturdays; Some Evenings
Essential Job Functions:
- Shelve returned library materials according to library classification/organization and shelving procedures.
- Straighten and organize materials on library shelves.
- Check shelves for misplaced items and maintain orderly collections.
- Assist with shifting materials when needed to create space and maintain shelf organization.
- Alert staff to damage materials or shelving issues.
- Follow library policies and procedures while working independently and as part of a team.
- Greet patrons in a friendly manner and direct library-related questions to staff members.
- Refer requests for account assistance, reference help, technology support, reader's advisory, and other library services to staff members.
- Sign in and out of shifts.
Requirements of Work:
- Ability to alphabetize and organize materials accurately using the Dewey Decimal System and alphabetical filing.
- Attention to detail and willingness to learn library shelving systems.
- Dependable, punctual, and ale to work independently.
- Ability to bend, reach, kneel, lift above head, push carts, and stand or walk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to read fine print.
- Ability to lift 5 - 10 lbs.
- Friendly attitude and commitment to supporting library services.
- Pass a background check
Training Provided: The Library will meet with the volunteer as part of the orientating process. Forms and expectations will be gone over during the initial meeting. Attached to this opportunity you will find a volunteer application. Please complete it and mail it to the library at 207 Thilmany Rd., Suite 200, Kaukauna, WI 54130, drop it off at the front desk, or email it to bneuman@kaukauna.gov. Thank you for your interest!
