ERIC Number: ED409011
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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ISBN: ISBN-1-56641-044-4
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Volunteers: We Couldn't Do It Without Them! [Videotape.]
American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, Towson, MD.
This video provides guidelines for establishing a successful volunteer program in any library. Topics include: the benefits of volunteers to libraries; getting a volunteer program started and functioning; recruiting volunteers; interviewing volunteers; effectively training volunteers; acknowledgment of volunteers; and handling uncooperative or problem volunteers. The video features volunteers, volunteer coordinators, and other library staff members who have experience dealing with the issues associated with volunteer management. A resource-and-tip sheet is included. (SWC)
Descriptors: Labor Needs, Library Administration, Library Development, Library Personnel, Library Planning, Library Policy, Library Services, Program Development, Program Implementation, Volunteer Training, Volunteers
American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, 320 York Rd., Towson, MD 21204-5179 ($99, ALA members receive 10% discount).
Publication Type: Guides - Non-Classroom; Non-Print Media; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: N/A
Audience: Administrators; Media Staff; Practitioners
Language: English
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Authoring Institution: American Library Association Video/Library Video Network, Towson, MD.
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