Volunteer Opportunities
Conservation
Note: The Conservation Lab is located at the Indiana State Archives, 6440 E. 30th St.- Position Title: Conservation Volunteer
- Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library’s normal hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. We request that volunteers work three or more hours per session.
- Position Summary: Participate in routine conservation treatments for Library collections.
- Major Responsibilities: Create book boxes and other types of conservation housings. Perform minor repairs on books and pamphlets. Clean and mend paper. Occasionally make preservation photocopies.
- Qualifications: Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. This job involves using a variety of cutting tools. Previous experience that shows aptitude for hands-on work is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
- Project Completion Date: Ongoing
- ISL Staff Supervising:Stephanie Gowler
Cataloging
- Position Title: Evergreen Cataloging Volunteer
- Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Position Summary: Assist the cataloging team with cataloging of items in our database (Evergreen ILS). Merging bibliographic records and possible authority work. Updating documentation, manuals, and promotional materials
- Major Responsibilities: Cataloging items in our database.
- Qualifications: Excellent written skills and attention to detail is a must. Knowledge of the MARC cataloging format and AACR2, and knowledge and understanding of authorities, preferably in a classroom setting.
- Project Completion Date: Ongoing
Indiana Collection - Newspapers
- Position Title: Newspaper Volunteer
- Date & Time: Indefinite – until inventory is complete. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library’s normal hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m
- Position Summary: Participate in ongoing inventory of Library’s microfilm and print collections; provide some basic conservation of original newspapers.
- Qualifications: Must be detail-oriented and able to work independently. Some coursework in library science or a related field is preferred. Training will be provided.
- Project Completion Date: Ongoing
- ISL Staff Supervising: Amy Summer
Talking Book and Braille Library – Indiana Voices
- Position Title: Reviewer
- Date & Time: Long-term position. Can be done remotely as a Virtual Volunteer or flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
- Project Description: Through the generous support from the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation the Indiana State Library's Talking Books and Braille Library will focus on recording books and magazine articles with Indiana connections that are otherwise unavailable in an audio format. We have two soundproof recording booths and digital recording equipment. These new materials will enable volunteer narrators to record books and magazine articles with maximum clarity and quality. The Talking Books project will greatly rely on the efforts of volunteers. Talking Books seeks volunteer narrators, monitors, and reviewers to begin production.
- Position Summary: To help record books and magazines of Indiana interest for the talking Books program which is a part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
- Major Responsibilities: Listen for pronunciation, word performance, technical errors, and listen for additions or omissions in the recording.
- Qualifications: Possess a good "ear" for finding mispronunciations and other mistakes in the recording.
- Project Completion Date: Ongoing
Talking Book and Braille Library – Indiana Voices
- Position Title: Indiana Voices Monitor
- Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
- Project Description: Indiana Voices is a program that focuses on recording and circulating Indiana-related books and magazines that are otherwise unavailable in an audio format. The program is funded thanks to a grant from the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation. Indiana Voices materials are recorded digitally and transferred to a digital talking book cartridge that can be read only by specialized playback machines provided at no cost to patrons of the Indiana Talking Books and Braille Library. Indiana Voices materials are produced in the Ruth Lilly Recording Studio, which currently produces digitally-mastered, high-quality works made standard by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. The program relies on the efforts of volunteers who donate their time as narrators, monitors and reviewers to provide quality Talking Books.
- Position Summary: To help record books and magazines of Indiana interest for the Talking Books program which is a part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.
- Major Responsibilities: Operate the recording equipment during a recording session. Follow the narrator using a second copy of the text. Maintain quality control during the recording session. Must work as a team with the Narrator in a1 hour session at least once per week. <
- Qualifications: Ability to use a PC and learn new programs. Posses a good "ear" for mispronunciations. Experience with recording equipment a plus.
- Project Completion Date: Ongoing
Talking Book and Braille Library – Indiana Voices
- Position Title: Indiana Voices Clerical Assistant
- Date & Time: Long-term position. Flexible shifts are available for volunteers during the Library's normal hours of operation Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m.
- Project Description: Indiana Voices is a program that focuses on recording and circulating Indiana-related books and magazines that are otherwise unavailable in an audio format. The program is funded thanks to a grant from the Ruth Lilly Philanthropic Foundation. Indiana Voices materials are recorded digitally and transferred to a digital talking book cartridge that can be read only by specialized playback machines provided at no cost to patrons of the Indiana Talking Books and Braille Library. Indiana Voices materials are produced in the Ruth Lilly Recording Studio, which currently produces digitally-mastered, high-quality works made standard by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. The program relies on the efforts of volunteers who donate their time as narrators, monitors and reviewers to provide quality Talking Books.
- Position Summary: Perform clerical tasks to support the Indiana Voices program.
- Major Responsibilities: Assist with photocopying, mailings, prepare Talking Book materials to circulate, and review recorded materials.
- Qualifications: Basic knowledge of Microsoft applications and ability to learn new PC programs. Must be able to volunteer at least 3 hours per week.
- Project Completion Date: Ongoing
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