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TROOP LIBRARIAN |
GENERAL INFORMATION
Type: Elected by the members of the troop
Term: 6 months. Two consecutive term limit.
Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader
Positions: One
Description: The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature.
Comments: The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. The library is a very valuable troop resource. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop.
QUALIFICATIONS
Age: None
Rank: 1st Class or higher
Experience: None
Attendance: 50% over the previous 6 months
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
Training: You must attend the troop Junior Leader Training even if you have attended in the past.
Attendance: You are expected to attend 60% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three (3) unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. (An absence shall be considered unexcused if you do not arrange to have someone attend in your place.)
Effort: You are expected to give this job your best effort.
GENERAL LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Uniform: Set the example by wearing your uniform correctly. This means that you will wear all of the parts of the troop uniform, shirttail tucked in, with all required badges in their correct locations.
Behavior: Set the example by living the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life. Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.
Attendance: Set the example by being an active Scout. Be on-time for meetings and activities. You must call the Senior Patrol Leader or Scoutmaster if you are not going to be at a meeting or if you suddenly have to miss an outing. You also need to make sure that someone will assume your responsibilities.
SPECIFIC LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES
Maintains the troop library
Brings library materials to all troop meetings
Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.
Adds new or replacement items as needed.
Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.
Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.
Follows up on late returns.