Assistant Shelver in the Children's Room

Save to Favorites

Does putting things in numerical and alphabetical order make you happy? Do you like to be surrounded by books? This might be the right volunteering job for you!

Importance of Position: Assists library staff by shelving returned materials and keeping shelves in good order. This position helps the library’s users and staff to easily locate and use materials.

Qualifications:

• Ability to arrange items in numerical and alphabetical order.
• Physical ability to push, bend, stretch, reach, lift, and read.
• Aptitude for details and neatness.
• Willingness to become familiar with the Dewey Decimal System and other library organizational systems.
• Willingness and ability to work independently and quietly.

Responsibilities:

1. Return books or other materials to appropriate locations on shelves.
2. Refer library users’ requests or questions to appropriate library staff.

Training Provided: Orientation to the library as well as specific training for shelving.

Benefits of Supporting the Library as a Volunteer:

• Satisfaction of providing much-needed support and service.
• Learning new skills.
• Opportunity to become acquainted with the Library’s collection.

Time and Length of Commitment: Hours and time committement is flexible. We will set up a volunteer schedule that works for you and the Library. We ask all our vounteers to provide the Volunteer Coordinator sufficient notice if unable to keep shift assignment.

Grounds for Termination: Failure to carry out assigned responsibilities. Breach of confidentially.

Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator, Mari Martinez at 707-963-5244 ext 118 or email at mari@shpl.org