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 Sharing
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Libraries
in Harford County have a rich history of volunteer
support that dates back before the 1946 tax-supported
Public Library Law. Groups in the incorporated
towns and in other locales saw the importance
of a library and gave their time to make it happen.
Even though the way libraries provide service
has changed dramatically over the years, the need
for volunteer support has not. Library volunteers
are involved in almost every aspect of library
service. Volunteers who donate their time and
talents provide the support necessary to maintain
and extend quality library service.
Education and/or skills needed
for volunteer opportunities vary. All volunteers
will receive appropriate training to complete
their volunteer assignments. To help ensure a
successful volunteer placement, each volunteer
is assigned a supervisor. Volunteer opportunities
vary from branch to branch. |
Every year, the library honors its
volunteers with a.
Volunteers with computer experience are needed
on an ongoing basis to help train the public on various
computer functions/applications.
Trained, caring volunteers visit
elementary schools weekly to work one-on-one, or in
small groups, to enhance students' reading skills. Volunteers
give appoximately 1 hour of service each week as they
develop a relationship with the students and encourage
the childrens' enthusiasm for reading.
Volunteers with expertise in accounting
and tax preparation can offer their knowledge and skills
during tax season. The program coordinated with AARP
is available January through mid-April at various branches.
Volunteers entering Grade 6 and up can assist the childrens
services department at various library branches with
the Summer Reading Program. Sign up for this program
begins in May.
Volunteers share the joy of books with young children
in preschools and at licensed daycare centers throughout
Harford County. Training is provided by the library
in sharing stories and in use of fingerplays and audio-visual
materials. Each trained volunteer is requested to give
a minimum of one half day each month for seven months
to introduce book-based programs prepared by the Children's
Services staff. Training is offered in September. The
program begins in October and ends in April.
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers assist the circulation staff with checking
materials out and in, accepting and sorting daily delivery
Volunteers support library staff with clerical needs
such as word processing, typing, filing, sorting mail
and other office responsibilities.
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Volunteers assist with preparing for the public to borrow
new books and other materials. Be one of the first people
to see new materials purchased for the branches!
Volunteers help professional library staff present programs
and storyhours for children and adult book discussions.
Volunteers assist staff to sort and shelve books, audio
recordings, CD-ROMs, magazines and other library materials.
If you have any skills and/or talents
that you would like to share with us, please call us
to discuss them. We welcome your suggestions.
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