Shelf Organizers

Enhance Library Services

Assist the staff of Brooklyn Public Library and enhance the library's service to the public, by organizing and maintaining the shelves in various BPL locations.

Responsibilities
  • Organizing book/video shelves by filing materials accordingly.
  • Reading sections in compliance with the library classification system, the Dewey Decimal classification, by examining and organizing library materials.
  • Transporting library trucks in the library's facilities, if needed.
Required Skills
  • Good organizational skills.
  • A friendly and approachable manner.
  • The ability to get along with a diverse groups.
  • Knowledge of languages other than English, a plus.
Program Notes
  • Volunteers are asked to make a minimum commitment of two to three hours per week, for a period of at least three months.
How to Apply

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 volunteer@bklynlibrary.org

 718.230.2406