Volunteer at the Library

Adult Volunteers for Shelving

Assist library staff and enhance the library’s service to the public by organizing and maintaining the shelves.

Required Tasks

Shelving materials – sort and shelve materials neatly and accurately, maintain shelf order.
Shelf reading – verify that the collection is in the correct order, assist in searching for lost or misplaced items.
Reviewing materials – check labels and condition of items that may need repair or replacement.
Materials cleaning- lightly clean materials, identify damage or missing materials.

Required Skills

Good organization skills, attention to detail
General knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System is helpful
Knowledge of languages other than English is a plus
Ability to lift, bend and stand
A friendly and approachable manner

Additional Requirements:

Volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment of 1-2 hours bi-weekly, for a period of at least three months
Adult volunteering opportunities require a background check (paid for by the library)

Apply

Adult Volunteer Application- Princeton Public Library

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Name(Required)

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Are you under the age of 18?(Required)

You must be 18 or older to apply for this volunteer opportunity.

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

What volunteer opportunity are you applying to?(Required)

Shelving

Availability(Required)

Mornings

Afternoons

Nights

Weekends

When are you available to volunteer?

Previous Work or Volunteer Experiences

List your previous or relevant work or volunteer experience.

Adult Volunteers for F&F Bookstore and Events

The Friends and Foundation of Princeton Public Library welcomes new volunteers to become involved in their activities. Opportunities include working on the Beyond Words Annual Benefit, and Evenings with Friends.

We are fortunate to have dedicated volunteers who contribute their time, talent and energy to the library for a variety of long-term and short-term tasks.