Library Needs Volunteers

The Tompkins County Public Library is looking for volunteers to help empty book bins and shelve audio-visual materials.

Volunteers would be asked to dedicate their time-usually one to two hours per shift- to a regular, recurring schedule. Day, evening and weekend shifts are available—with daytime hours comprising the most immediate need. Up to two people can work at any time, so it may be possible to volunteer with a friend and help keep your favorite titles on the shelves.

This opportunity involves moving books from return bins to carts so that they may be checked back in by Library clerks and re-shelving audio materials. AV materials make up more than 40 percent of our total circulation, so this is a vitally important task.

Volunteers for this position must be able to stand for the duration of their shift, push a cart and lift books and AV materials. Training will be provided.

For more information about this or other volunteer opportunities at the Library or to apply, complete an application online at http://www.tcpl.org/volunteer.html#application or contact John Cohen at jcohen@tcpl.org or at 272-4557 ext. 226. Applications may also be picked up at the Library.