Recruiting and Managing Volunteers in Libraries: A How-To-Do-It Manual (How to Do It Manuals for Librarians)

A successful volunteer program should be fluid and responsive, maximizing service based on the skills and time constraints of unpaid staff and the needs of the community or organization. Here is a comprehensive manual detailing all aspects of managing a volunteer program in school, academic, and special libraries, including recruitment; organizational structure and orientation; training; evaluation; record-keeping; court-appointed community service; specialized challenges; positive reinforcement strategies; and general troubleshooting.