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 )
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 )