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Book & Materials Repair Assistant


Keeping library materials in good repair is an essential part of maintaining the collection. If you enjoy being behind the scenes and making a difference and have good attention to detail, the Flagstaff Public Library has a need for you.



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Collection Support


Volunteers assist the library in a variety of ways. The location’s volunteer coordinator determines what help is needed on an ongoing basis. Tasks will vary depending upon the day of the week and time of day the volunteer is available. Tasks can include: shifting, shelf reading, shelving, collection maintenance, weeding, and more.



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Digitization Specialist


The Flagstaff Public Library is digitizing some of its collection and needs enthusiastic volunteers who are meticulous about detail and comfortable with technology. Skills with Photoshop are also desirable but not required. The ideal candidate is dedicated and available between 8:00 and 5:00, Monday - Friday.



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Interlibrary Loan Helper


Helps find requested items from the Interlibrary system, prepare items to send to libraries that made those requests, and assist the Interlibrary Loan Specialist.



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PALsmobile Shelver


Shelve items on the PALsmobile using the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system, ensuring items are re-shelved correctly, and that books appear neat and orderly. Volunteer will meet with the PALsmobile Librarian at an offsite location to report for volunteering.



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Photography Volunteer


A volunteer in this role will take photographs and videos at programs and around the library to be used in library media. A camera will be provided by the library.



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Program Assistance


A volunteer in this role will assist with program setup, clean up, and/or other tasks related to the program. A volunteer in this role will need to commit to assisting with designated programs.  



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Program Kit Volunteer


A volunteer in this role will assist with packing take-home kits and prepping other materials for self-directed programs. 



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Resume and Job Help Tutor


Assist patrons in editing and creating resumes, review job applications for errors, and help with submission of these items for a job.



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Seed Steward


The Seed Library Steward would sort and re-package seeds, create informational handouts, and answer patron questions about gardening and seed cultivation. The ideal volunteer must have knowledge of seed cultivation in order to educate the public as much as possible about how to harvest and return seeds from the plants they grow with borrowed seeds. Additionally, the ideal volunteer would be willing to help us keep our outdoor planters healthy and thriving, with opportunity to cultivate seeds from the plants. This would entail contributing to a watering schedule, and advising on rotating planter contents. Master Gardener certification is preferred.



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Signage & Policy Translator


<p>A volunteer in this role will take photographs and videos at programs and around the library to be used in library media. A camera will be provided by the library.</p>



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Technology and Computer Tutor


Provide assistance with introductory software, social media, smartphones, creating email accounts, downloading eBooks and eAudiobooks, résumé development, online job applications, etc. Instructors must have advanced technology/software knowledge or previous technology/software instruction experience.



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Teen Volunteer


Volunteers assist the library in a variety of ways. The location’s volunteer coordinator determines what help is needed on an ongoing basis. Tasks will vary depending upon the day of the week and time of day the volunteer is available. Generally teen volunteers help with maintaining Teen and Children room’s cleanliness and organization. Other tasks are available based on volunteer’s interest and career goals.


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Tidying Volunteer


A volunteer in this role will assist with cleaning, tidying, and other stewardship tasks at the library. Tasks will need to be completed on a monthly, bi-weekly, and otherwise semi-regular basis.  



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