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33 people are interested
Adopt-a-Shelf
ORGANIZATION: St.Paul Public Library
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33 people are interested
Saint Paul Public Library
Adopt-a-Shelf
Shelf-read, sort and shelf movies, and help keep our library looking nice and neat.
If you prefer working in a self-paced environment, enjoy clerical tasks, and would like a volunteer position that can work around your schedule, Adopt-a-Shelf is right for you.
The primary duty is shelf-reading sections of the library to ensure that materials are properly organized and shelved according to library standards. Other tasks may include:
- Sorting and shelving movies
- Pulling rough-looking items
- Cleaning, neatening, and straightening materials and shelves
- Answering directional questions
- Other clerical tasks
Prior experience is not required. We will provide training of library organization methods and Library of Congress classification.
The best candidate for this position will have enthusiasm for volunteer work, be willing to learn library organization methods, and have knowledge of the English alphabet.
We are looking for someone who can work well with diverse populations and who is professional, friendly, and welcoming.
Your volunteer hours will work around your schedule and the library’s open hours. We ask that you maintain a consistent, dependable, and helpful presence in the library by communicating absences, asking questions when they arise, and being willing to learn.
We look forward to you joining our team as we connect, learn, discover and grow with our community.
When:
We will work with your schedule.
Where:
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About St.Paul Public Library
Location:
90 West Fourth Street, St.Paul, MN 55102, US
Mission Statement
We welcome all people to connect, learn, discover and grow.
Description
Our Values
The Library belongs to the people of Saint Paul. We are your Library and you - our library users - shape our work. The following values guide our work.
We believe that learning is a human right.To live, adapt, and thrive in a constantly changing world, all people need supportive learning environments and free access to information and ideas from diverse points of view.
We believe in curiosity.Curiosity can change the world and the path of one’s life. We believe in igniting its spark through discovery and creative exploration.
We believe in connection.The Library is a place for quiet reflection and boisterous activity; for likeness and for difference. It is comfortable, inclusive, and vital to creating healthy, strong communities.
We believe in the power of belonging.When people feel they belong, they are able to learn and grow. The Library brings people together to access knowledge, information, and connection. We actively work to ensure that all people see themselves and our city’s rich diversity reflected in our libraries.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Multiple locations Saint Paul, MN 55104
DATE POSTED
February 28, 2022
SKILLS
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Organization
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- We will work with your schedule.
- The best candidate for this position will have enthusiasm for volunteer work, be willing to learn library organization methods, and have knowledge of the English alphabet. We are looking for someone who can work well with diverse populations and wh