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Collections Volunteer |
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Service Area |
Monterey Public Library |
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Purpose |
The
Collections Volunteer assists
staff in keeping the book shelves orderly and the collections clean and
attractively displayed. |
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Duties |
The
Collections Volunteer
sorts books and other materials, monitors the appearance of the book stacks and maintains order by
straightening shelves, and shelving books and other materials
in the proper locations. The volunteer replenishes “face-out”
displayers. The volunteer identifies items that require mending, re-covering
or cleaning, cleans book and CD covers as needed, and may search the shelves
for specific library material. |
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Qualifications |
The ideal
Collections Volunteer
is interested in and is knowledgeable about the Monterey Public Library, and
has general knowledge of how the Dewey Decimal classification is used by
libraries to organize materials on the shelves. The volunteer is physically
capable of frequent stooping and reaching to retrieve materials and standing
for extended periods of time. The volunteer is accurate and attentive to
detail; responsible, self-directed, committed, and punctual. |
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Training |
A 2-hour orientation and
training will be provided, with additional training as needed. |
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Time Commitment |
2-10 hours per week, afternoons
and weekends preferred, on a regular schedule as agreed upon, with a 6-month
commitment. |
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Supervisor |
Bookmobile &
Outreach Coordinator |
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Contact |
City of
Monterey, Volunteer Coordinator
831.646.3719 |
