[Publib] Teen Volunteer Computer Assistants

[Jennie Mills]

Hello,

Our library is in the midst of revamping our teen volunteer program.  We are
looking at doing several different tracks (the fairly standard ones: Teen
Advisory Board, helping with setting up for children's programming, etc.).

We are also looking at having a track where teen volunteers would provide
basic assistance in computer training provided by the library, such as
assisting students with mouse usage, tracking on the screen as the
instructor talks, etc.

Are there any libraries out there doing this?  Does it work well or poorly?
What kind of orientation is done for the students, and what kind of time
commitment is expected from them?

Thanks so much for any help - I checked the archives but didn't find much.

Jennie Cisna Mills
Adult & Teen Services Department Manager
Fountaindale Public Library District
300 W. Briarcliff
Bolingbrook, IL  60440
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