Please take a few minutes to answer some questions about volunteers in libraries. We could all use this information. ;-)
Thanks. Laurie Laurie Mahaffey, Deputy Director Central Texas Library System, Inc. 1005 West 41st Street Austin, Texas 78756 www.ctls.net [email protected] 512-583-0704 x18 800-262-4431 x18 ________________________________ From: Lisa Metzer [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, February 09, 2009 2:42 PM To: Laurie Mahaffey 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?...please share! Lisa
