Galway Public Library

Dear Volunteer,

More then ever your library needs your time, thought and concern. If  you are interested in spending some time with us in the Galway Public Library, here are just a few of the areas you can help with:

POTENTIAL TASKS FOR LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS

• Adopt A Shelf
• Providing computer assistance
• Assist with community outreach
• Assist with bi-lingual activities
• Assist in collection development projects (check lists against catalog)
• Assist with book sales
• Assist with summer programs
• Assist with storytime
• Assist with float for Memorial Day Parade
• Check Young Adult collection vs. standard lists
• Check collection for Leveled Readers and labeling
• Check in materials
• Shelve materials
• Develop teen web presence
• Assist with supply inventory and maintenance
• Create book/media review newsletter or article
• Assist with development of home book/media delivery
• Create library programs
• Develop book/media top-10 lists (Amazon model)
• Distribute flyers to promote programs
• Assist with maintaining library grounds
• Document programs through photography
• Develop and lead a program
• Shelf Reading
• Create a teen organized library fundraiser to purchase new materials
• Keep statistics for summer programs
• Recruit other teen volunteers
• Provide refreshments for a program
• Straighten the children’s area
• Search Amazon for new materials
• Prepare seasonal holiday materials with recommendations
• Test out problem videos, CD’s, Tapes and DVDs and repair if possible
• Clean shelves and bins
• Write and produce a summer reading skit for school children
• Develop a summer program for teens
• Research artists, musicians and other local experts to provide library programming for teens.
• Write thank you notes as needed.
• Write reviews of materials that might be of interest to children or teens.