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McCune, Bonnie – American Libraries, 1993
Provides ideas to help libraries build a successful volunteer program in light of changing lifestyles. Suggestions include recruiting from new and diverse sources such as seniors, people doing community service, minorities, and persons with disabilities and using formal employer groups. The importance of flexibility and professionalism in managing…
Descriptors: Institutional Cooperation, Library Administration, Public Libraries, Volunteers
Linke, Lynn; Breitenbach, Anya K. – American Libraries, 2000
Describes the use of docents at the Denver Public Library and explains how to develop a successful volunteer docent program. Discusses their educational background; duties, including training patrons in computer use; cooperation of and acceptance by the professional staff; administrative support; and improved customer service. (LRW)
Descriptors: Library Administration, Library Personnel, Library Services, Public Libraries
