Uncommon Human Resources: The Newberry Library Volunteer Program.

Wyly, Mary

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Publication Date: 1992

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Uncommon Human Resources: The Newberry Library Volunteer Program.

Wyly, Mary

Library Trends, v41 n2 p316-29 Fall 1992

Discusses issues in the management of volunteers in research libraries, outlining the benefits to volunteers and libraries, as well as potential hazards. The volunteer program at Chicago's Newberry Library is described, focusing on recruitment, job assignments, motivation, staff attitudes, retention and library benefits. (26 references) (EA)

Descriptors: Archives, Case Studies, Cataloging, Fund Raising, Higher Education, Human Resources, Library Administration, Library Technicians, Personnel Management, Program Effectiveness, Public Relations, Recruitment, Research Libraries, Rewards, Social Environment, Volunteers

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Reports - Research; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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