Volunteer Check In-Job Description - AMAR
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VILLAGE OF MARWAVNE LIBRARY BOARD
Volunteer Check-In Job Description Required by Libraries Regulation 7(2)(a)
Purpose: The Volunteer Check-In at Village of Marwayne Library Board assists the Library Manager by
checking-in returned books and other materials.
Location: The Volunteer Check-In will work at Village of Marwayne Library Board.
Key Responsibilities:
The Volunteer Check-In:
• Checks the book drop regularly for returned materials checks items in and then returns them to
the shelving cart.
• Re-shelves returned books and other materials in the correct Dewey Decimal order in the event
that the Library Manager or Library Clerk is unavailable.
• Brings items from the shelves that are in poor condition to the Library Manager for possible
weeding.
• Answers patrons' directional questions. Refers patrons to other library staff members for other
assistance.
Reports to: Library Manager
Length of Appointment: The Volunteer Check-in will serve throughout the year, primarily in the
mornings from Monday to Friday.
Time Commitment: The Volunteer Check-in will provide up to 20 hours a month from September to June.
Hours may be reduced during the months of July and August.
Qualifications: No previous library experience required. Customer service experience and knowledge
of the Dewey Decimal system is an asset.
Support Provided: A one-hour orientation to the layout and structure of the library, and the
process of shelving, will be scheduled at the convenience of the Volunteer Check-in. The volunteer
check-in will always be in the library with another library employee who will be able to answer any
patron questions the Volunteer check-in cannot answer. The Library Manager is available on an
ongoing basis to answer questions and provide other assistance as needed.