Adopt-A-Shelf Volunteer Training

Thank you for joining the Library as an Adopt-A-Shelf volunteer! Your gift of time helps the Library better maintain our books, movies, and music while keeping our spaces looking their best for all patrons.

We are excited to offer this virtual training for starting our new volunteers and as an on-going resource for seasoned volunteers. Below are step-by-step training instructions to prepare you for your Adopt-A-Shelf volunteer role and some additional training handouts for you to reference.

If you have any questions or technical difficulties, please reach out to us at volunteer@crlibrary.org.

Watch a training video including an overview of the program, a list of the duties for the role, and a brief introduction to the Library’s shelving structure.

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Watch a training video on how to shelf read materials at the Library. Materials covered include Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Biography materials.

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Watch a training video to see the process of shelf reading in action, learn what to do with materials that are on the shelves incorrectly, see examples of straightened shelves, and learn about items on display. 

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Watch a training video to see examples of damaged Library books and learn how to process these items. 

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Watch a training video to learn where to find and how to complete your Tracking Sheet.

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Watch a training video to discover answers to some frequently asked questions from our Adopt-A-Shelf volunteers.

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Watch a training video to learn about the different cleaning products and techniques used to clean Library shelves and to see a demonstration of the shelf reading process.

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We’ve designed a game for you to practice shelf reading. Click here: Online Shelf Reading Game.

You must complete all three levels for your adopted section – Fiction or Non-Fiction.

If you have adopted a section that is not specifically Fiction or Non-Fiction, please contact us at volunteer@crlibrary.org to determine which practice session would be right for you.

Complete the online Adopt-A-Shelf volunteer quiz here: Online Quiz.

To login, you will need the Username and Password that was provided to you in your initial Adopt-A-Shelf training email. If you need that information again, please contact us at volunteer@crlibrary.org.

After you have completed your online quiz, please send an email to volunteer@crlibrary.org to schedule your 20-minute in-person training.

Be sure to include the following:

1. your name,
2. preferred Library location,
3. adopted shelf section (if known),
4. and dates and times that would work for you to come in for a training in the next two weeks.

We will then work with our staff to schedule a training time and confirm your appointment with you.

Additional Training Handouts

All of the information in the handouts below is included in the online training videos. These are here for your reference as needed.

• Adopt-A-Shelf – PowerPoint Slides

• Adopt-A-Shelf – Job Duties List

• Adopt-A-Shelf – Shelf Reading Training Packet

• Adopt-A-Shelf – Sample Tracking Sheet