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Library help:
The UP Public Library staff and The Friends develop unique and engaging programming for the community. Volunteers are an important part of helping these programs run smoothly and be a success.
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These events usually take place outside of school hours (late weekday afternoons, Saturdays, or in the summer). You may be asked to help set up for the program, assist children with activities, and pick up after the program. If you love interacting with school age children, you can truly help the library in the role.
Children’s event help:
These events usually take place outside of school hours (late weekday afternoons, Saturdays, or in the summer). You may be asked to help set up for the program, assist children with activities, and pick up after the program. If you love interacting with school age children, you can truly help the library in the role.
The children’s librarian hosts regular storytimes throughout the school year. This usually occurs one morning during the school week - most often Thursdays. She could use an extra set of hands directing the children, distributing crafts and giving instructions. This role is great for a volunteer who enjoys helping preschool children.
Toddler Storytime help:
The children’s librarian hosts regular storytimes throughout the school year. This usually occurs one morning during the school week - most often Thursdays. She could use an extra set of hands directing the children, distributing crafts and giving instructions. This role is great for a volunteer who enjoys helping preschool children.
These events take place in the evening or on Saturdays. Duties may include arranging chairs, setting out food, greeting guests and promoting the Friends organization. If you are professional and enjoy visiting with people, you can truly help the library in the role.
Adult programming help:
These events take place in the evening or on Saturdays. Duties may include arranging chairs, setting out food, greeting guests and promoting the Friends organization. If you are professional and enjoy visiting with people, you can truly help the library in the role.
The library can always use assistance with organizing books to be shelved. This includes sorting books on the return carts as well. You will be trained and given clear instruction on the process so books don’t end up in the wrong place. If you are a detailed person who takes pride in doing a job right, you can truly help the library in this capacity.
Shelving help:
The library can always use assistance with organizing books to be shelved. This includes sorting books on the return carts as well. You will be trained and given clear instruction on the process so books don’t end up in the wrong place. If you are a detailed person who takes pride in doing a job right, you can truly help the library in this capacity.
Book sales help:
The Friends of the University Park Public Library sells donated, gently-used books and gives all profits to the library. Sales take place in a pop-up store front (usually in Snider Plaza), at the Peek Center on Worcola, or at the library itself. If you like to visit with other booklovers and help organize books to be sold, you’d be a great addition to this team.
I am interested in: (Check all that apply.)
Sorting donations (weekly or bi-monthly shift to sort books donated at our Peek donation center)
Set Up and Take Down of Book Sales (lifting required)
Working at Book Sales and our occasional Second Chapter Book Store (currently not open)
Accepting Donations at the Bi-Annual Saturday Park Cities Recycle Event
Friends Board Committees:
If you love the Library and want to support its mission through leadership in the Friends, we’d love to have you. Many positions are available from committee member to event chair. In addition to supporting the Library, participating in the Friends' Board is a great way to meet and socialize with other community members.
I am interested in: (Check all that apply.)
The Membership Committee develops and implements plans to build and maintain a robust group of Friends of the University Park Public Library members. This includes leading the annual membership drive for new and renewing members. Works closely with Website Coordinator and Membership Information System. In addition, the Membership Committee plans events and projects to recognize members and build a community of library supporters. Committee meets periodically throughout the year and attends membership and Friends events.
Membership:
The Membership Committee develops and implements plans to build and maintain a robust group of Friends of the University Park Public Library members. This includes leading the annual membership drive for new and renewing members. Works closely with Website Coordinator and Membership Information System. In addition, the Membership Committee plans events and projects to recognize members and build a community of library supporters. Committee meets periodically throughout the year and attends membership and Friends events.
The Programming Committee develops a slate of programs hosted by the Friends throughout the year. These programs include, but are not limited to the Meet Me At the Library lecture series, Splash Bash Fundraiser, and Speaker Fundraiser. The committee coordinates all details of the program and works with Communications, Library, and Volunteer Committee to implement program. A chair of each fundraiser may be appointed within this committee. Committee meets periodically throughout the year for program planning and volunteers at programs and events throughout the year.
Programming:
The Programming Committee develops a slate of programs hosted by the Friends throughout the year. These programs include, but are not limited to the Meet Me At the Library lecture series, Splash Bash Fundraiser, and Speaker Fundraiser. The committee coordinates all details of the program and works with Communications, Library, and Volunteer Committee to implement program. A chair of each fundraiser may be appointed within this committee. Committee meets periodically throughout the year for program planning and volunteers at programs and events throughout the year.
The Development Committee leads the board as it sets direction and implements plans for development, both short (one year) and long term (three to five years). Manages existing sponsorship and donation recognition programs (ex. - shelf naming) and grant relationships (ex. - La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas) and works with Library Director to identify additional opportunities. Coordinate with fellow committee chairs to offer support through strategic partnership opportunities. Committee meets periodically throughout the year, as appropriate and helps manage relationships with Corporate and Community Donors.
Development:
The Development Committee leads the board as it sets direction and implements plans for development, both short (one year) and long term (three to five years). Manages existing sponsorship and donation recognition programs (ex. - shelf naming) and grant relationships (ex. - La Fiesta de las Seis Banderas) and works with Library Director to identify additional opportunities. Coordinate with fellow committee chairs to offer support through strategic partnership opportunities. Committee meets periodically throughout the year, as appropriate and helps manage relationships with Corporate and Community Donors.
The Book Sales Committee manages the intake, sorting, storage and sale of community-donated and library weeded books. Sorting, storage, and inventory management is conducted weekly at Peek Service Center by committee members. Sales can take many forms including: Second Chapter Book Corner, Second Chapter Pop Up Book Sales, Second Chapter Book Store, Thriftbooks Partnership, and Ad Hoc Online and Local Book Sales. Committee meets periodically throughout the year for book sale planning and volunteers at donation intake, sorting and sales.
Book Sales:
The Book Sales Committee manages the intake, sorting, storage and sale of community-donated and library weeded books. Sorting, storage, and inventory management is conducted weekly at Peek Service Center by committee members. Sales can take many forms including: Second Chapter Book Corner, Second Chapter Pop Up Book Sales, Second Chapter Book Store, Thriftbooks Partnership, and Ad Hoc Online and Local Book Sales. Committee meets periodically throughout the year for book sale planning and volunteers at donation intake, sorting and sales.
The Communications Committee forms and implements a strategic communications plan utilizing the many Friends, Library, City of UP, and local platforms such as social media, printed signage, newsletters, websites and local press. Coordinates closely with all Committee Chairs and Executive Board to determine needs and gather required information and Website Coordinator for technical support. Writes copy and develops creative assets using graphic design tools. Committee meets as needed throughout the year.
Communications/Marketing:
The Communications Committee forms and implements a strategic communications plan utilizing the many Friends, Library, City of UP, and local platforms such as social media, printed signage, newsletters, websites and local press. Coordinates closely with all Committee Chairs and Executive Board to determine needs and gather required information and Website Coordinator for technical support. Writes copy and develops creative assets using graphic design tools. Committee meets as needed throughout the year.
The Financial Committee reviews changes in the primary financial indices on a monthly basis. These include the US and global stock markets, corporate, governmental, and municipal debt movement, and short, intermediate and long term interest rates. This committee reviews the asset allocation of our investments and compares monthly and year to date changes in our investment value and compare to the comparable changes in the index values. Reports status of investments to the Board of Directors at each business meeting.
Financial / Investment:
The Financial Committee reviews changes in the primary financial indices on a monthly basis. These include the US and global stock markets, corporate, governmental, and municipal debt movement, and short, intermediate and long term interest rates. This committee reviews the asset allocation of our investments and compares monthly and year to date changes in our investment value and compare to the comparable changes in the index values. Reports status of investments to the Board of Directors at each business meeting.
The Volunteer Committee liaises with Library and with Committee Chairs to determine volunteer needs and coordinate with individuals and volunteer groups to promote these opportunities and fill needs. This committee is continuing to evolve as volunteer opportunities with the library grows. Committee meets as needed throughout the year.
Volunteers:
The Volunteer Committee liaises with Library and with Committee Chairs to determine volunteer needs and coordinate with individuals and volunteer groups to promote these opportunities and fill needs. This committee is continuing to evolve as volunteer opportunities with the library grows. Committee meets as needed throughout the year.
