Re: Parent Volunteers - How do you handle them?

[Dale Copps <dcopps@TOGETHER.NET>]

Hi, Amy & Group,

>What do you have the parents do in your media center?

I had parent volunteers standing in for me at my two elementary schools when I
wasn't there (both small schools, each employing me only two days a week). I
had them do basic check-in, check-out, and reshelving. They were encouraged to
help out the younger kids in finding things, but they were mainly an adult
presence there to maintain a professional atmosphere in the library (and keep
it open!). I had a document I created to "train" them in their duties, which
they could refer to during their work if they needed to. If you like, I will
send you a copy of it.

-Dale
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