The purpose of Volunteer Services is to provide qualified, well trained volunteer personnel to supplement and extend the activities and services the Library offers. Volunteers further good relations between the Library and the community by offering residents of the area the opportunity to serve others. The ideal Volunteer-staff relationship is characterized by mutual trust, respect, and recognition of the professionalism and competency of each person. Staff delegate meaningful work to volunteers and keep volunteers involved in work suited to the volunteer's skills and ability. In return, volunteers honor their commitment regarding their work and their schedule.
Staff listen to volunteers' ideas and respect each volunteer as a person.
Volunteers respect staff as people and accept training and supervision from staff. Staff acknowledge the worth of the individual when assigning tasks. Volunteers take their work seriously and understand that staff expertise incorporates not only technical skills but also managerial responsibility. Before beginning his or her service, volunteers are interviewed by the Volunteer Liaison at the library and accepted into the program. The Library matches volunteer interests and skills to positions available.