volunteer at the library

 

When?

Weekdays (all tasks)
Evenings and Weekends (Adopt-a-shelf only

How Often?

1 or 2 hour shifts, usually once a week, but may vary as needed

Doing What?

Shelving books
Checking and shelving audio-visual materials
Adopt-a-shelf (straightening shelves)
Helping process new materials
Assisting in the Oak Ridge Room
And losts more

Why?

The volunteer program benefits you and the Library by helping to keep materials flowing from shelf to patron and back.  The volunteers who work 20 hours or more in one calendar year (January - December) get these privileges during the following calendar year:

  • No overdue fines, except for overdue videos/DVDs
  • Free reserves
  • No postage charges on Interlibrary Loans
  • Free video/DVD circulation

For more information about the volunteer program at the Library, please call Reference at (865) 425-3455.