Aide+tasks

Some great suggestions for jobs and tasks for library volunteers. Thank you for sharing!

Changing bulletin boards / displays Shelving returned materials Shelf reading Dusting shelves (remove all books from a shelf - dust shelf & books before reshelving) Stamping new materials with ownership Assisting with materials check-out If not automated - filing cards above the rod If not automated - pulling cards for weeded materials checking books in and out ordering checked-in books on shelving cart helping students use the catalog or find specific books putting shelves in correct shelf order >overing new books with mylar removing barcodes/marking weeded books "discarded" pulling books for teachers or for displays Checking shelves for overdues (before I bill) Inventory with a portable scanner Book repairs (they have to be taught, but are usually pretty reliable )