Volunteer With Libraries

What is a Libraries’ Stock Team Volunteer?

Our team of Volunteers are helping to ensure our special book collections are on our catalogue, making them searchable and accessible.

What will I be doing?

• Creating and updating our Library Management System catalogue records
• Research to help inform the cataloguing
• Indexing e.g. names, places
• Simple appraisal e.g. anything of significance, interest or unusual about a book
• Assisting with quality control e.g. condition of a book

Is it for me?

The role will suit you if you have:

• Experience and confidence in using computers
• An interest in books, libraries and research
• A high level of attention to detail
• An ability to work unsupervised
• A methodical approach to working

Why should I volunteer with you?

If you enjoy working with computers and get satisfaction from contributing to a large project then this is a great opportunity to become involved in giving our historic collections of books a new life. We offer full training, regular meetings with team and project leaders and opportunities for personal and professional development.

As a service we recognise the importance of volunteers in helping to maintain and care for our historic collections and we will provide cleaning equipment and protective cover clothing. We will also re-imburse any travel expenses incurred whilst working on this project. Our friendly staff offer support, guidance and a warm welcome.