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Volunteer: Minneapolis Central Library Materials Handling

Hennepin County
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Location 

Minneapolis Central Library

Job Type

Volunteer

Job Number

24LIBvolJR003

Department

Library

Opening Date

04/04/2024 

Description

Minneapolis Central Library is in need of materials handling volunteers to help shift ranges of books in History & Social Sciences on the 4th floor.  

Our 41 libraries, website and outreach services serve residents in every corner of Hennepin County. In addition to a collection of almost 5 million physical books, CDs and DVDs, you can access more than 400,000 eBooks and audiobooks from almost any device.
 
Location and hours:
Minneapolis Central Library located at 300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 on
History & Social Sciences (4th floor).
Flexible shifts on Monday - Friday during business hours, 9am – 5pm for individuals looking to come in weekly/regularly. A weekly schedule can be determined with the program manager upon referral.
 
About the volunteer position type:
This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.

In this volunteer position, you will:

  • Shift books in the stacks as part of a larger reorganization of this space.  This involves taking books off shelves, moving them via a cart, and relocating them onto another shelf. 
  • Keep books in order. 
  • Operate compact shelving. 

Need to Have:

  •  The ability to bend, push, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds.
  • Little or no sensitivity to dust. 



 

Training provided by Program Coordinator, supervision by designated Hennepin County Library staff member.
 
 About the volunteer position type:
 This is an advertisement for an unpaid, non-benefit earning, volunteer position.


About the department:
Our mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning.
Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection.
 
TO APPLY: Please click here for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.
 

If you have any questions, please contact: 
Hennepin County Library Volunteer Services
Subject Header: Volunteer Opportunity - MC Materials Handling
Volunteering@hennepin.us