Volunteer: Minneapolis Central Library Materials Handling

Minneapolis Central Library is in need of materials handling volunteers to help shift ranges of books in History & Social Sciences on the 4th floor.  

Our 41 libraries, website and outreach services serve residents in every corner of Hennepin County. In addition to a collection of almost 5 million physical books, CDs and DVDs, you can access more than 400,000 eBooks and audiobooks from almost any device.

Location and hours:

Minneapolis Central Library located at 300 Nicollet Mall Minneapolis, MN 55401 on

History & Social Sciences (4th floor).

Flexible shifts on Monday - Friday during business hours, 9am – 5pm for individuals looking to come in weekly/regularly. A weekly schedule can be determined with the program manager upon referral.

About the volunteer position type:

This is an advertisement for an unpaid, volunteer position. Please click here to apply for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.

In this volunteer position, you will:

• Shift books in the stacks as part of a larger reorganization of this space.  This involves taking books off shelves, moving them via a cart, and relocating them onto another shelf. 
• Keep books in order. 
• Operate compact shelving. 

Need to Have:

•  The ability to bend, push, reach, and lift up to 30 pounds.
• Little or no sensitivity to dust. 

Training provided by Program Coordinator, supervision by designated Hennepin County Library staff member.

 About the volunteer position type:

 This is an advertisement for an unpaid, non-benefit earning, volunteer position.

About the department:

Our mission is to inspire, facilitate, and celebrate lifelong learning.

Shaped by the information needs and aspirations of our residents, we envision the library as a shared space for enrichment and connection.

TO APPLY: Please click here for this unpaid, volunteer opportunity.