Circulation Department

• Phone patrons to inform them of available holds
• Shelve new and leased books
• Sort DVDs
• Search for missing items

Time commitment: 2 hours/ week

Technical Services

• Repair damaged items
• Process new and recently added materials
• Assist with dismantling of discarded materials

Time commitment: 2 hours/week

Local History

• Assist with sorting, filing, and copying materials
• Scan images for digitization
• Genealogy research

Time commitment: 2 hours/week

Friends of the Library

• Sort, price, shelve and sell used books in the Friends Book Store
• Help with hospitality service for Library programs
• Staff membership table at events
• Assist with online book sales
• Annual book sale

Time commitment: varies

Adopt-A-Shelf

• Check book condition 
• Examine book spine labels for correct placement on the shelves
• Pull books to the front of the shelves
• Dusting

Time commitment: 2 hours/month

In order to apply for volunteering, please:

1. Be 14 years of age or older.
2. Be in accordance with our criminal background policy.
3. Have a library account in good standing (no fines in excess of $25).
4. Have a genuine interest in serving your Library and community.

As a volunteer, you’re contributing to our goals in the community.  While at the Library, you’re representing TCL and Transylvania County.  As such, please abide by the following basic rules of conduct:

1. Remain respectful of Library patrons and staff.
2. Remain free of drugs and alcohol.
3. Maintain patron and library confidentiality.
4. Record the hours you work.
5. Wear a name tag if you’re working with or around the public.
6. Let your supervisor know if you can’t make it in to your regularly scheduled shift.