Down Time Tasks

Make author file folders (cut and paste printed info on folders)

Circ stuff (stamp date due cards, copy & cut forms, etc)

Clean picture books

Shelf reading

Cut scrap paper

Supply closet inventory & reorganization

Book inventory

Dusting/Cleaning shelves

Locate fun web pages for kids

Locate fun web pages for teens

Make flannel boards

Photocopying (computer sign up sheets, reference sheets, bibliographies, etc)

Repairing books and other materials (taping ripped pages)

Searching the web for homework sites

Shelve board books

Straighten the children's area (pick up loose books, push in chairs, pick up paper off the floor, etc)

Straighten the Holiday books

Check library's holdings against other book lists (A to Zoo, etc)

Clean computer equipment (keyboards, mice)

Clean around computer area (pick up paper in between computers, on the floor, etc)

Make sure there's scrap paper and sharpened pencils near the OPACs

Go through board books and weed (pull icky ones)

Find board books and cross off date on date due slip

Search for lost and claims returned books

Go through puzzles—make sure no pieces are missing. Pull any pieces that don't belong and any puzzles with missing pieces

Write book reviews

Create bookmarks (bibliographies)