Role of Volunteers
The Case Memorial Library utilizes volunteers to enhance public service to the community. Volunteers generally provide services to staff and/or work on special projects.

Selection of Volunteers
Volunteers are selected based upon their qualifications and the needs of the library at any given time.

Job Selection
Volunteers will work with and be trained by a specific supervisor. Volunteers are expected to take directions from the supervisor who is responsible for their work, and may be removed by that supervisor.

Work Schedules
Volunteers will work during the hours when adequate supervision is available. Work schedules and specific time commitments will be arranged by each volunteer and his/her supervisor. Volunteers who cannot meet a scheduled work assignment will inform the supervisor in advance.

Volunteer Job Description

Requirements:
1. Willingness to work within the library environment.
2. Ability to interact with patrons and staff in a positive and pleasant manner.
3. Dependability.

Skills:
1. Ability to follow directions.
2. Knowledge of alphabetical order.
3. Manual dexterity.
4. Some typing proficiency.
5. Organizational ability.

Duties:
Any one, but not necessarily all, of the above-listed skills will be required to perform one or more of the following tasks:
1. Shelving of books and materials.
2. Typing spine labels and performing other functions of technical processing.
3. Covering books with new jackets.
4. Alphabetizing and filing catalog cards.
5. Pulling catalog cards for discarded items.
6. Reading and organizing shelves.
7. Preparing of paperbacks and periodicals.
8. Organizing newspaper and periodical collection, including display of current issues.
9. Assisting with children’s story time.
10. Delivering books to homebound patrons.
11. Working on the grounds (weeding, pruning, etc.)
12. Assisting with special library events (hosting, baking for programs, etc.)
13. Carrying out one-time projects. 

(Approved by the Library Commission May 18, 1995
Reviewed March 1998)

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