Working With Volunteers In The Library Media Center Presented by K.C. Boyd, Area Library Coordinator
What Are The Different Types Of Library Volunteers? Parents Community Members Students
What Are The Different Types Of Library Volunteers? This group has great skills to share. High technology skills Older children enjoy reading and working with younger children
How Can A Volunteer Program Be Developed? 1.Planning 2.Promotion 3.Placement 4.Training 5.Appreciation
How Can A Volunteer Program Be Developed? Planning What roles will they play?
How Can A Volunteer Program Be Developed? / Promotion – badges and buttons
How Can A Volunteer Program Be Developed? Placement – identify positions that fit their skills and personality.
How Can A Volunteer Program Be Developed? Training – create ‘mini-lessons’ to teach basic skills such as checking in/out books
How Can A Volunteer Program Be Developed? Appreciation – Just say ‘Thank You!’
Possible Volunteer Duties Shelve Books File Prepare Overdue Notices Check in/out books Work With Book Reserve System Assist With Special Projects Process New Books Process New Periodicals
Possible Volunteer Duties Assist With Computer Work Prepare Books For Discard Assist With Inventory Assist With Weeding Make Bulletin Boards/Displays Help Students With Book Selection Make Teaching and Storytelling Aids