[Publib] Library Volunteer Programs Survey

[Lisa Metzer]

Hello all,

As Adult Services Librarian, I manage the Library's Volunteer Program.   I
began my job as Adult Services Librarian at the Wells Branch Community
Library one week ago. Prior to this position, I worked in a special library
(National Geographic Libraries and Information Services) as Learning
Librarian. I enjoy working with and helping people!

I recently compiled a list of survey questions related to public library
volunteer programs, and I'm interested in your comments and experience.
Please reply to the following questions, as applicable. I'm happy to share
the results with the listserv after compiled.  I will begin reviewing and
compiling the comments beginning Wednesday, February 11; please reply prior
to this day.


   - What are other libraries doing with their volunteers?
   - Where do you find/solicit volunteers?
   - What are your greatest challenges with library volunteers?
   - What do you find most rewarding in working with library volunteers?
   - How do you track volunteer hours? Do you use written time cards? An
   online database? Other?
   - How do you communicate with your volunteers (personal email, phone,
   email distribution list, blog, website, wiki, etc.)?
   - Do you have volunteer policies and/or guidelines?  If so, what do they
   look like and how do you distribute them?
   - How do volunteers apply and what information is required?
   - What tasks do you assign volunteers?
   - How do you manage volunteer schedules, abilities, and preferences?
   - How do you recognize volunteers? (Do you... celebrate anniversaries?
   host an annual reception? etc.)
   - Other comments...all are welcome!


If you would like, please attach your library volunteer application forms
and policies (as downloadable .pdfs or Word docs) with your email reply.  I
would greatly benefit from your examples!


Thank you so much for your thoughtful contributions to my survey questions.
I appreciate you!

Kindly,
Lisa

-- 
Lisa M. Metzer

Adult Services Librarian
Wells Branch Community Library
Austin, TX, 78728

lisa.m.librarian at gmail.com


A sure sign of a good book is that you like it more the older you get.  ~
Georg Christoph Lichtenberg
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