BookCellar
           The BookCellar is OPEN (even better than before)!

– Come to SHOP on Fridays and Saturdays, 11–4. Masks are required.                          
– DONATE your gently used books and media between Monday–Thursday, 10:30–3:30.
      Call (210) 227-9519 to schedule "curbside" assistance with your impending donation.

The Friends Used Book Store is in the Central Library Basement
Central Library, 600 Soledad Street, San Antonio, TX  78205
(210) 227-9519     email:  Bookcellar1@gmail.com
Open daily Sunday–Saturday 11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. and Thursdays 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
HELP WANTED
FOSAPL Online Sales Vendor          

Overview
The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library (FOSAPL) is a volunteer, 501(c)3 organization that raises funds to support the San Antonio Public Library through both an Amazon.com store and a physical book store in the lower level of the Central Library (600 Soledad, San Antonio, TX 78205). For more information about the Friends, see www.friendsofsapl.org.

The organization has an opportunity for a well-organized and knowledgeable person to continue operation of an Amazon.com store, “stocking” and selling good-quality hardback and paperback books that have been donated to FOSAPL. Visit the store at https://tinyurl.com/FOSAPLBookCellar.

Job Details
  • The salary for this position is $15/hour, for 20 hours/week.; no benefits are provided.
  • Work hours are flexible (when scheduled in advance) and will include online work, accessing Amazon.com store at least twice every day. Sold books must be shipped within 24 hours of the sale.
  • Storage of sale items, posting new titles for sale and preparing purchases for shipping will be done in the BookCellar (not off-site).
  • Net sale revenues will be automatically deposited in a FOSAPL bank account.
  • Shipping supplies and equipment will be provided by FOSAPL. 
  • All mailing of items will be through USPS, using the media rate and charged to a FOSAPL account.  USPS receipts will be acquired for each item shipped.
  • Genres to be sold include art books, “Best Sellers,” cookbooks, Texas history and culture, paperbacks, and rare books. Selection of titles to be sold will be done cooperatively by FOSAPL and the selected contractor, from items currently housed in the BookCellar or from other donations.
  • The person in this position will work under the direction of the BookCellar Manager and cooperatively with BookCellar volunteers. Online Sales information will be provided to the Officers of the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library monthly, or as requested.
  • Operation of a personal online bookstore will be prohibited while employed in this position.
 
Job Qualifications
  • Experience (2+ years) and proven success with digital marketing and online sales
  • Experience selling books on Amazon or similar marketing platform to sell books
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, with minimal oversight
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work cooperatively with others
  • Knowledge of inventory appraisal, management, and tracking
  • Expertise with Excel, Word, email, and similar office software
  • Diplomacy, tact, and emotional maturity

Application Submittals (email, letter and/or résumé) should be sent to fosaplsecretary@gmail.com.
HELP WANTED
FOSAPL BookCellar Manager  

Overview
The Friends of the San Antonio Public Library (FOSAPL) is a volunteer, 501(c)(3) organization that raises funds to support the San Antonio Public Library through both an Amazon.com store and a physical bookstore in the lower level of the Central Library (600 Soledad, San Antonio, TX 78205). 

​The organization has an opportunity for a well-organized, enthusiastic, and knowledgeable person to recruit and train volunteers, oversee an online sales vendor, and coordinate the provision of services for a bookstore that is currently open Fridays and Saturdays (11-4pm).  Visit the BookCellar web page at http://www.friendsofsapl.org/bookcellar-used-book-store.html and the Amazon store at https://tinyurl.com/FOSAPLBookCellar .
 
Job Details
  • The salary for this position is $15/hour, for 25 hours/week; no benefits are provided.
  • Work hours are generally five hours per day for a five-day week, including at least two Saturdays per month. Work hours are flexible, when scheduled in advance and when public service coverage allows.
  • Management duties include direction and coordination of approximately 15-30 volunteers, preparation of daily receipts, daily bank deposits, review of BookCellar inventory and storage, communication of safety or custodial needs to appropriate Library staff and monitoring the work of a paid online sales vendor.
  • Marketing duties include provision of BookCellar information to Friends’ social media coordinators, review of prices, attractive presentation of book stock, and planning of special sales.
  • To ensure that sales and revenue are optimized both at the BookCellar and at branch Friends’ groups sales, collaboration with branch Friends groups is expected.
  • The position will communicate regularly with the President of the Friends of the San Antonio Public Library, other officers, and the Assistant to the Library Director but will plan and accomplish most management tasks independently.

Job Qualifications
  • Experience (12+ years) in education, social services, marketing, or volunteer management
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to plan work, and to motivate individuals and a group
  • Proven leadership, creativity, and problem-solving skills
  • Expertise with Word, Excel, email, and other office technology
  • Diplomacy, tact, patience, reliability, and emotional maturity
 
Application Submittals (résumé and email or cover letter) should be sent to fosaplsecretary@gmail.com.
Book Lovers Wanted!
      The BookCellar used book store needs people who love books and want to help others find new favorites. The volunteer job description includes shelving books, tidying shelves, assisting customers, looking up Dewey system numbers, filling displays, and (after training) operating the register. Your work will help raise funds to support the San Antonio Public Library! For more information, or to volunteer, please contact the BookCellar Manager at fosaplbkclrmanager@gmail.com.
Online Book Sales Have Started!
      Like so many retailers in the past year, the Friends’ BookCellar has moved online! 
      ​An Amazon store in the name of the “Friends of SA Library” has recently been established; you can view the varied (and constantly changing) selection at https://tinyurl.com/FOSAPLBookCellar.
More BookCellar Information
      Thousands of new and recycled books are waiting for you in the BookCellar. Adult and children's fiction, nonfiction, foreign language, rare and selected volumes, audio and videos, magazines, the BookCellar has them all, and more. 
      Book donations accepted, as described above. Parking, up to 3 hours is free, and over 3 hours is $5 in the Central Library Garage with validated parking ticket. All proceeds benefit the San Antonio Public Library System and the Library Friends activities.
     The BookCellar is a Friends volunteer activity. Volunteers are always welcome. Volunteer schedules are adjustable and free parking is provided. To volunteer, donate books or other materials, call (210) 227-9519 during business hours.