We accept community volunteers of at least 16 years for service within the library. To apply please fill out the Volunteer Application then bring it to the library or email it to: circulation@swarthmorepubliclibrary.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Job Title: Page/Shelver Volunteer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Respond to directional questions from library users and refer other questions to library staff

· Sort and shelve library materials

· Shelf-read (put books in alphabetical order) and keep shelves in good order

· Understand collection layout and labeling methods

· Assistance with other projects as needed

Skills and Experience:

This position requires attention to detail and an appreciation for order and organization. The ideal volunteer will have a friendly manner and thrive working independently. Knowledge of alphabet required; Dewey Decimal System training provided. This position requires standing, sitting, walking, lifting, carrying, and moving materials by hand and on carts, and some customer service ability.

Job Title: Technical Services Volunteer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

· Process new library material

· Stamp, barcode, and cover material

· Repair damaged library material

· Process discarded material

· Assistance with other projects as needed

Skills and Experience:

This position requires the ability to acquire knowledge of procedures and methods and follow instruction. Also important are attention to detail, hand and finger dexterity, and a love of tea.

Bonus!

Another volunteer opportunity is with the Friends of the Swarthmore Public Library. The Friends of SwPL is a volunteer organization dedicated to library advocacy, raising much needed funds, sponsoring programs and special events, and hosting popular used book sales. Library lovers of all skill sets are encouraged to join! You can volunteer concurrently in the Library and for the Friends of the Library. Email foswpl@gmail.com if interested.