Success with Library Volunteers

Covering principles, practical guidelines, and best practices for establishing and operating a successful library volunteer program in any type of library, this is a must-have resource for the 21st-century librarian.

• Demonstrates how to succeed with volunteers by providing purposeful work, interactive supervision, and effective training, and by emphasizing fun and rewards rather than forms and rules

• Provides practical guidelines for successfully recruiting, managing, and retaining volunteers

• Speaks to the needs of all types of libraries affected by reduced budgets and staff cuts