The Conservation Society library is a unique resource for research, focusing primarily on the history of San Antonio and its built and natural environment. The library houses a variety of collections, including books, clippings files, photographs, maps, architectural drawings, and oral histories. One full-time librarian oversees the daily operations of the library, assisted by a small group of dedicated volunteers.

Volunteers not only assist with research requests as needed, but also perform many of the “behind-the-scenes” tasks required to keep the library functioning. Typical projects include cataloging, collection inventory, filing and photocopying to preserve deteriorating newspaper articles. Although computer skills are useful, they are only required for certain projects.

The library is open to Society members, as well as to the public, Monday through Thursday from 9:30 to 3:30. We ask our volunteers to assist with covering as much of this time period as they can manage for one day each week. Commitment to a regular schedule is very important. Because the library is located on the third floor of the historic Wulff House, volunteers must also be able to climb stairs.

The library is looking for volunteers, particularly on Tues and Thurs. Projects range from photocopying and filing clippings to entering information about various collections into our cataloging database. We could especially use help with the photo collection. Please contact the librarian, Beth Standifird, at 224-6163 or bstandifird@saconservation.org, if you are interested.