Library Volunteer

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Ninety Six National Historic Site is recruiting a dedicated volunteer to assist with organizing and maintaining the park’s library.

Duties:

The volunteer will help with a wide array of office work, including but not limited to:

• Updating the library collection in the NPS Libris System. (requires training and background check)
• Reorganizing the library collection.
• Performing shelving and filing of returned library materials.
• Periodically inventorying sections of the collection using a shelf list, recommending books for removal from library, reshelving books found out of order, and annotating any missing items for the attention of supervisor.
• Processing newly cataloged materials.
• Completing housekeeping activities including dusting and vacuuming.

Minimum Commitment

A minimum commitment of 6 hours per week for four months is required.

Knowledge and Skills Desired:

• Must be 18 or older.
• Ability to work independently with little or no supervision.
• Volunteers may be bending, twisting, and lifting frequently. They should be able to do so without injuring themselves. Ability to lift boxes up to 35 pounds.
• Basic clerical and computer skills.
• Ability to learn the NPS Libris Cataloging System.
• Must have good reading and writing skills; have close attention to detail; good penmanship.
• Have an interest in Library Science.

Selections will be made based on:

• Living within local commuting distance
• References and other factors that indicate suitability for this program.
• A resume must be provided that includes:
• All positions held within the last 3 years.
• Other applicable paid work and volunteer experiences. For each listing, include a brief discussion of duties, period of work, hours per week, supervisor, and supervisor contact information.
• 3 references
• Ability to pass a background check.

Start Date - 2024-05-01

End Date - 2025-04-30

Activities include: Computers;General Assistance;Planning Office/Clerical;Research/Librarian