Applications are sent to the Volunteer Coordinator. The Volunteer Coordinator screens all applications. Candidates with skills or needs which do not match library needs will be referred to the RSVP program or other volunteer organizations. If appropriate, a volunteer application may be kept on file, until an appropriate opening is available. General orientation by the Volunteer Coordinator is scheduled as needed.
Training is conducted by an assigned staff supervisor.
Volunteer tasks are supervised by the staff person most directly connected with that task. Statistics are recorded for hours donated by each volunteer and included in the monthly statistical report. Annually in the spring, volunteers are recognized at an event sponsored by the library. All supervisors who work with volunteers receive an orientation from the Volunteer Coordinator, highlighting the special needs of volunteers. The Volunteer Program is evaluated annually by the Volunteer Coordinator, the Library Director and the Library Planning Committee.