Volunteering at the Library is a great way for individuals and
organizations to give back to the community and help promote
understanding of the Library and its services.
More than 60 volunteers - teens to 80-plus - work an average of
eight to 10 hours each month at the Southeast Steuben County
Library. Our active volunteer crew is enlarged and
strengthened by students from area middle schools, high schools
and colleges, as well as by temporary summer volunteers and the Teen
Advisory group.
During
a recent volunteer year (Oct. 2006 - Sept. 2007),
187 residents of the City of Corning, the towns of Campbell,
Caton, Corning, Erwin, Hornby & Lindley, and Chemung County
devoted 6,576 hours to Library volunteer activities.
The assistance provided by volunteers to the Library is
appreciated greatly. Without our volunteers, we would be unable
to provide the level of service for which we are known. From
processing new materials, to genealogical research, working at
the Circulation Desk, repairing damaged materials, keeping
shelves neat and orderly, recycling, and much more, volunteers
really do make things happen!
Here are just a few of the assignments volunteers accept …
Circulation Desk: Volunteers work directly with the public,
charging and discharging library materials; renew books.
Technical Services: Volunteers process new library materials,
repair and clean books and other library materials.
Collection Maintenance: Volunteers straighten books on shelves,
shelve returned books, and check to make sure all items are in
the correct location.
Reference: Volunteers monitor computer usage and assist patrons
with very basic computer instruction; use targeted expertise to
further develop the Library's book collection; compile obituary data
for genealogy searches; update materials in our Local History
room.
Children's: Volunteers are involved in crafts and storytelling;
create lists of books related to specific topics and help out
with special programs. Volunteers are key performers (and
educators) in the Mad Hatters Storytelling Troupe
Other work done by volunteers: Recycling; indoor plant care; handyman tasks; scrapbooking.
Benefits of volunteering at the Library:
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You
can learn new skills, and learn more about your library
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You'll have the opportunity to share your existing skills and
experiences
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You'll meet other caring people, both staff members and fellow volunteers
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Your confidence and self-esteem will get a big boost
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You'll build your skills, and your library experience will look
great on a resume or college application.
Read the latest newsletter for Library volunteers:
Click here to download "Volunteering."
Interested in volunteering at the Library?
Contact Annie Bickham, our Volunteer Coordinator: (607) 936-3713 Ext. 213 or email
bickhama@stls.org.
Book Sale Volunteers
Books Sandwiched In 2010
Short Story Contest
Book Sale Donations
You are invited to become a Friend of the Library. The Friends
organization aims to promote the resources, services and needs of the
Library. The Friends of the Library is a nonprofit, volunteer
organization that helps to provide programs and services at the Library.
The Friends also purchases equipment and books.
What are Friends for?
Some activities and programs sponsored by the Friends are:
The major fundraising activity of the Friends of the Library is the
popular semi-annual book sale, which occurs in the spring and the fall.
All of the donated books and other items sold at the book sale are
collected, sorted and sold by Friends members. In 2009, the Friends
donated $52,000 to the Library.
As a Friends volunteer you will receive:
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The Friends newsletters and all special mailings
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Early, members-only admission to the Spring and Fall book sales
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An opportunity to vote at the annual meeting in January
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Interesting volunteer opportunities
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Kudos for your support
Get involved as a Friends volunteer
You can support the Library by becoming an active member of the Friends
of the Library. Stop by the Circulation desk to pick up a Friends
Application Form.
About book sale donations
Did you ever wonder where the tens of thousands of books, DVDs,
audio books, CDs and more sold at the Friends' book sales come from?
They are donated by Library users and book lovers just like you. The
Friends welcome your contribution of new and used books, CDs, videos,
audio-books, and paperbacks. Please read the
guidelines before making your donation.
Once you've read the guidelines, bring your books to the Library lot,
off Pearl Street in Corning. Look for the Book Donation slot.
Book Sale Donation Guidelines
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