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31 people are interested
Be a Part of History with the Scottsdale Public Library
ORGANIZATION: Scottsdale Public Library
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31 people are interested
The Scottsdale Heritage Connection is a 2,000+ square foot space in the Civic Center Library that encompasses materials from Scottsdale's iconic history--books, photos, documents, oral interviews, and more. We are looking for volunteers to staff the Heritage Connection's help desk and to assist Library patrons with accessing and utilizing these resources. You don't need to be a history whiz, and the Library will provide all necessary training. If you're new to the Valley, this is a great way to learn about its past. If you've lived here for years, then your personal knowledge is one more asset for our patrons.
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No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Scottsdale Public Library
Location:
3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, US
Mission Statement
Putting people at the heart of dynamic library service.
Description
Located in the beautiful Sonoran Desert, Scottsdale, Arizona is bordered by Phoenix to the west and the McDowell Mountains on the east. Scottsdale is annually rated among the nation's most desirable communities to live in, visit and do business in.
History of Scottsdale Public Library
The Scottsdale Public Library was started in the summer of 1955 by Lou Ann Noel and Beth Fielder. Located in the un-air-conditioned Adobe House, which at the time served as a community center, the library was originally open for only two hours, two mornings a week, and its collection consisted of 300 donated books.
In 1959 the Friends of the Library, a non-profit, community organization made up entirely of volunteers, was organized to support and fund-raise for the library. In 1960 the City of Scottsdale assumed responsibility for the library and hired the first professionally trained librarian. Later, the City hired additional paid staff to keep up with the demands of the community and, in 1968, opened a new 37,000-square-foot main library.
Vision Statement
Preserve the past, enrich the present, and illuminate the future.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3839 N. Drinkwater BlvdScottsdale, AZ 85251
DATE POSTED
October 4, 2022
SKILLS
- General Education
- Literacy / Reading
- Adult Education
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One or more 2-hour shift(s) per week.