Revised 10/3/14 and 8/30/15

OVERVIEW – Application follows on page 3

The Friends of the Albany County Public Library (FOL) is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization created to maintain an association of persons interested in libraries; to focus public attention on library services, facilities, and needs; to encourage gifts, endowments, and bequests to the library and support organizations; to raise funds through book sales, donations, and other activities; to administer funds given through gifts, endowments, and other donations; to provide direct financial assistance for the Albany County Public Library; and to sponsor programs designed to enhance the cultural life and betterment of the community while supporting the Albany County Public Library.

Thank you for your interest in helping the FOL meet its goals.Currently our fundraising consists of book sales and membership fees. We are seeing an increase in online sales through Amazon. Our book sale and membership revenue enabled us to disburse $46,000 to the library in 2015! Depending on your interests, skill set, and availability, there are various levels of involvement for you to choose from.

  • Donate, shop sales, become a member:
  • Without those who donate materials and those who purchase them, we would not be able to maintain the level of support we currently give to the library. There are special Friends Only sales throughout the year for those who have paid the annual membership fee which is currently $10 for an individual and $15 for a family. There is also a continuous sale through the Book Nook at the entrance to the library.
  • Assist with sales (2-3 hour shifts):
  • We rely on a large pool of outside volunteers who staff the sales desk during each sale along with at least one member of the book sale crew. There are 3 main sales each year in spring, summer, and fall.
  • Specific tasks (a few hours as needed):
  • For those who have some flexibility in their schedule there are specific tasks to be done at certain times, some of which can be done from home.
  • Book Sale Crew:
  • The majority of the book sale crew regularly meet on Tuesday mornings (though there may be other options depending on the task) to sort the donations, price the materials, shelve the materials, list books on Amazon, ship books sold on Amazon.Some work additional hours, including evenings and weekends during the times the library is staffed.
  • Board Members (2 hours per meeting, plus meeting preparation and assisting with advocacy, sales, events, and committee work (book sale advertising, membership, etc.) :
  • The Friends of the Albany County Public Library Board consists of no fewer than 9 members, including 4 officers that serve 2 year terms.
  • The Board currently meets 4 times per year – currently February, May, August, & November,normally on the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6 pm, including the annual meeting in November at which officers are elected and bylaw changes may be voted on. The offices and time commitment are:
  • President: This varies depending on what needs to be done and what is delegated – 10-20 hours/month
  • Vice President: Varies, but includes assisting the president
  • Secretary: approximately 4 hours/month inmonths when meetings are held
  • Treasurer:1 hour per week + 2 hours/day during sales + 2 hours per quarterly meeting + 8 hours/fiscal year end reporting

Questions? Email the Book Sale at:

APPLICATION

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

VOLUNTEER OR BOARD MEMBER

Date:______Name: ______

Address: ______

Telephone Number (Home) ______(Work) ______

(Cell) ______E-Mail Address______

Emergency contact information:

Name:______Phone:______

Are you a current member of the Friends of the Library? ______

Briefly describe your area of interest and expertise (computer, organizational, financial, service on other boards, other volunteer activity, etc.)

See page 4 for brief job descriptions

Must be 18 years old or older.

If you are interested in serving on our board, do you have any financial, business, personal, or other commitments that might cause a conflict of interest in performing the official duties of the Board? ______

Signature:______

Please return this application (pages 3 and 4) to: Friends of the Albany County Public Library, 310 S. 8th St., Laramie, WY 82070 or drop it off at the library’s circulation desk.

Friends of the Library:Brief Job Descriptions

Please check all that apply: Highlighting indicates a current need

  • Friends of the Library Board

□Serve on the Friends of the Library Board(see page 2 for more information)

  • Intermittent volunteering

□Work sales desk in the library’s basement – handling cash and checks

□Process credit cards during sales using Samsung Tablet and Square technology

□Transport boxes of books/materials to recycling and other locations – proof of insurance may be required. Please check the willing/able to lift and move section below

□Determine value of art or music and how to best sell it

□Review books listed on Amazon.com and adjust prices as needed

□Make phone calls

□I am willing/able to help move furniture or assist with carpentry projects (building new book shelves) that require the use of hand tools and perhaps ladders.

□When I am in the libraryI am willing and able to transport boxes from the donation area to the basement sorting area

  • Regular Tuesday morning volunteering, with other times possible

□Sort new donations and distribute to pricing or holding areas, must be able to lift boxes of books

□I am willing/able to lift and move:

  • Less than 5 pounds
  • 5 -10 pounds
  • 11 – 20 pounds
  • 21 – 30 pounds
  • 31 - 40 pounds
  • Over 40 pounds

□Maintain files on computers using (please check all that you are familiar with or willing to learn; training is provided):

  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Publisher
  • Google Drive

□Computer maintenance/troubleshooting

□Sort magazines and stock rack in library lobby

□Process Read & Sharebooks

□Stock the Book Nook shelves

□Put price stickers on items for sale, using the Internet to determine the price if needed

□List booksand other materialsfor sale through Amazon.com

□Shipitemssold on Amazon.com – may require driving to the Post Office

□Shelve books, CD’s, LP’s, VHS, DVD’s, miscellaneous items.

Signature______Date______

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