Volunteers are still needed for several timeslots and positions for our 15th Annual University Park Libraries Open House, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 7-8!
The Libraries Open House is our biggest outreach event of the year, and we will welcome our more than 3,000 guests over these two days!
What do students have to say?
“I really liked learning about certain areas of the library that I had never been to, and it was a really fun way to do it!”
“I liked how helpful the people at each of the stations were in answering questions or directing you to what you needed to do to get additional help.”
Can you spare an hour or more? Staffing help is needed to set up and take down signs and decorations, greet students, provide directions, and assist with computer surveys and giveaways at the Finish Line located in the Mann Assembly Room.
Check with your departmental supervisor to obtain approval then join your colleagues by signing up on this volunteer page.
Please note that hours spent helping with Open House are considered hours worked for our non-exempt employees, and count toward total hours worked during the workweek. Your total hours should not exceed 40 in a week. If it appears that volunteering for Open House will result in you working more than 40 hours, please talk to your supervisor or Libraries Human Resources.
Volunteer Training sessions will be held in Foster Auditorium 10-11 a.m. on Aug. 30
and 3-4 p.m. on Aug. 31. Please plan to attend one of the sessions and find out how you can get involved in this important and rewarding event!
Your enthusiasm and friendliness are what makes the difference in creating a
great welcome to the Libraries for new students, and it’s what makes them
want to come back.
Thanks so much for considering this volunteer opportunity!
– submitted by Ali Zawoyski on behalf of the University Libraries Open House committee