Library Catalogue Volunteer
Main purpose of role:
To catalogue our library of collection and museum related books and journals onto an excel spreadsheet.
Main duties:
- Check books in the collections library are grouped into the right place
- Give books a new numbers and record it on the book
- Check against existing catalogues
- Catalogue onto excel spreadsheet
- Reseach into the history and ownership of the book - within the book itself
Location:
Northampton Museum and Art Gallery
Approximate time commitment and duration:
Half to one day per week
Useful skills required:
- Computer literate and confident with spreadsheets.
- Attention to detail
- Good written and recording skills
- Interest in books
Training provided:
- All training provided
Skills volunteers can develop in the role:
- Skills and understanding of documentation and recording processes in a museum environment
Other information:
- All equipment will be provided
- Free tea/coffee and biscuits
- Free parking