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Opportunity Details

Library Aide at Cambria Heights(QPL)

Summary

Library Aides/Junior Pages assist with checking in returned materials (i.e. books, DVD’s, CD’s), shelving books when needed, setting up promotional displays, mending books, cataloging items, and preparing reserve materials for pick-up.   Other tasks may include: filing, emptying book bins, and labelling materials.

The job demands a commitment to orderliness.  Volunteers should be detailed-oriented, highly organized, and possess good interpersonal skills (i.e. ability to work with and get along with others).  

SKILLS REQUIRED

  • 14 years old and up
  • Available Monday - Friday (exact times flexible)
  • Minimum of two hours per each day worked 
  • Minors must possess parental/guardian consent  - (click to download)
  • Good time management skills
  • Dependable and organized
  • Basic knowledge of Dewey Decimal system preferred (click to learn more)
  • Some experience as a library aide or page preferred but not required
 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required to utilize a computer to enter and retrieve information; and to communicate with staff and external customers. Use of telephone, copier, fax and desktop computer other office equipment. Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. May use a computer/video display terminal.

SCHEDULE
Volunteer schedules depend on individual dates and times available

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This is an in-person project.  Individuals, 18 and older are subject to an investigative background check that may be used when considering volunteers.

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