Library Volunteer-Materials Management Adopt a Section

Salary:

$0.00 Hourly Location :

Appleton, WI Job Type:

Volunteer Job Number:

003 Department:

Library Volunteer Opening Date:

07/22/2025 Closing Date:

12/31/2025 11:55 PM Central

Job Description After completion of training in an assigned area of the library:

Tidy assigned collections by keeping shelves and collection space clean and fulfill other duties as assigned.

Examples of Duties Tidying shelves by edging items, straightening items, and pushing book ends in for all shelves in assigned collection. Assisting patrons in assigned collection find items or directing to staff members. Bringing items on clean up cart to Page Clerk and bring kicksteps back to home location Picking up trash, dusting shelves, and ensuring all bookends are in working order Typical Qualifications

An ability to understand and effectively carry out oral and written instructions. An ability to reach shelves Must be able to answer patron's general questions about directions within the library. Tactful and courteous communication skills. An ability to learn new technology. An ability to adapt to change.

Supplemental Information Shift requirement:

Be able to commit to 2-hour shifts via sign-up calendar. If illness or schedule conflicts arise, please contact department assistant supervisor and volunteer coordinator as soon as possible

Training:

Approximately 1 hour Employees in this class are afforded full benefits including medical and dental benefits, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability insurance and paid leave benefits.

To view the 2025 Benefits Booklet online, click For a more detailed overview of our benefit package, 01

For purposes of conducting a background, please list your legal name (first, middle initial, last) and ALL former names (maiden, etc.) 02

For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your birth date (month/day/year). 03

Have you lived out of state within the last 10 years? If yes, for purposes of a background check, please list the out of state addresses & your social security number. If you prefer not to give the number online, you may provide it during the meeting with the Volunteer Coordinator. 04

For purposes of conducting a background check, please list your driver's license number. If you do not have a driver's license, please list N/A. 05

Please list the highest grade of schooling you have completed. 06

I am interested in the following volunteer opportunities in the Appleton Public Library (note: position availability is subject to current library needs):

Shelving/Adopt a Shelf Straightening/clean up shelves

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Your Skills (please check all that apply):

Filing Research Customer Service Administrative or office work

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Can you speak a foreign language?

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If yes, list all (if no, list "n/a") : 10

Is this a service project for school, college or a youth group?

Yes No

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If yes, by what date (if no, list "n/a"): 12

Is this court ordered or recommended service?

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If yes, please list number of hours (if no, list "n/a"): 14

If yes, by what date (if no, list "n/a"): 15

I am available the following days:

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

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I would preferred to be scheduled:

Mornings Afternoons Evenings

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Number of hours per week I would like to work: 18

Please list the name of your current employer or if not employed, list "n/a." 19

Please list name, relationship and phone number of 2 references (employer, volunteer or school experience) you give us permission to contact: 20

I certify that all information I have provided is correct. I understand that falsification of information, or omissions from this application may result in disqualification or removal from a volunteer position. I understand that the information provided will be used to conduct a criminal background check.

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