In the Library

We accept community volunteers for several positions within the library. To apply please fill out the Volunteer Application then bring it to the library or email it to swreference@delcolibraries.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Job Title: Page/Shelver Volunteer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Greet patrons and ask if they need help as they are browsing

· Sort and shelve library materials

· Shelf-read (put books in alphabetical order) and keep shelves in good order

· Understand collection layout and labeling methods

· Respond to directional questions from library users and refer other questions to library staff

· Assistance with other projects as needed

Skills and Experience: 

This position requires attention to detail and an appreciation for order and organization. The ideal volunteer will have a friendly manner and thrive working independently. Knowledge of alphabet required; Dewey Decimal System training provided. This position requires standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, and moving materials by hand and on carts, and some customer service ability.

Job Title: Circulation Volunteer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Greet patrons as they walk in the Library

· Check in and check out materials

· Route materials to other libraries

· Take money for library fines and fees

· Unpack bins of materials from other libraries

· Make phone calls to let patrons know about material ready for pick-up

· Answer basic questions, such as finding a specific book title in the collection

· Refer reference and more detailed questions/tasks to staff members

· Dedication to quality customer service, confidentiality, and privacy

· Assistance with other projects as needed

Skills and Experience: This position requires attention to detail, a willingness to ask questions, ability to handle currency and make change, basic computer/keyboard skills, strong interpersonal skills, and adherence to privacy and confidentiality policies. The best volunteers will be friendly, courteous, tactful, excel at detail-oriented tasks, and committed to providing good customer service.

Job Title: Technical Services Volunteer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Process new library material

· Stamp, barcode, and cover material

· Repair damaged library material

· Process discarded material

· Assistance with other projects as needed

Skills and Experience: 

This position requires the ability to acquire knowledge of procedures and methods and follow instruction. Also important are attention to detail, hand and finger dexterity, and a love of tea.

Bonus!

Another volunteer opportunity is with the Friends of the Swarthmore Public Library. The Friends  of SwPL is a volunteer organization dedicated to library advocacy, raising much needed funds, sponsoring programs and special events, and hosting popular used book sales. Library lovers of all skill sets are encouraged to join! You can volunteer concurrently in the Library and for the Friends of the Library.  Email foswpl@gmail.com if interested.