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Music Project Volunteers Main purpose To help with the special project of preparing the Henry Watson Music Library for its return to Central Library which

will include rationalising, cataloguing and making the stock shelf

ready

What would I be

doing?

Supporting the service by helping with the following special project

tasks :

Disposing of discarded sets and other music stock Rationalising and repackaging sets

Using the online computer catalogue and other prescribed databases in conjunction with the above tasks by deleting

or changing information

When can I do my volunteering?

We would like you to commit to volunteering for a period from November to the end of the Academic year. We can discuss your

availability but would like you to commit to at least one day a week (MonFri).

Where will I be volunteering?

The majority of the volunteering will take place at Universal Square (Ardwick) in the warehouse facility, which is just outside of

the city centre. There may also be some database work to be carried out at City Library on Deansgate and in the office at

Universal Square

Who will be there

with me?

A member of staff will be with you on site at all times. This will be

either the Service Development Officer (Music) or a named Neighbourhood Delivery Officer (NDO) who will be supervising.

You may not be the only volunteer and there may be agency staff so you are unlikely to be working on your own

Support and review

Regular support and guidance will be given by a named library contact.

Training, resources and information

A full induction will be given, and further training offered where appropriate.

Am I right for this

role?

This role would suit someone who:

Is music literate

Is computer literate

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Prepared to do some physical work (books and resources will need to be moved around)

Would like some experience of volunteering in a music library

environment Enjoys working as part of a team

What will I get from volunteering?

Some of the benefits are:

Meeting and working with new people Developing communication and organisational skills

Volunteering that involves using your music knowledge and skills

Valuable training and experience that can be included in CVs

and job applications Working as part of a team