Librarian
Download the Troop Youth Leadership Application Form.
General Information |
| Type: |
Appointed by the Senior Patrol Leader |
| Term: |
6 months |
| Reports to: |
Assistant Senior Patrol Leader |
| Description: |
The Troop Librarian takes care of troop literature. |
| Comments: |
The library contains books of historical value as well as current materials. All together, the library is a troop resource worth hundreds of dollars. The Librarian manages this resource for the troop. |
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Qualifications |
| Age: |
None |
| Rank: |
1st Class or higher |
| Experience: |
None |
| Training: |
Oak Leaf Training |
| Attendance: |
None |
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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 80% of all troop meetings (at least 15), Patrol Leaders' Council meetings (all), outings (at least 5), Court of Honors (all), and service projects. A Scout will be allowed two (2) excused absences. If a Scout fails to maintain his attendance, he will forfeit his time in his current office. |
| Effort: |
You are expected to give this job your best effort. |
| Certification: |
Be certified by the Scoutmaster that you have adequately completed the duties and requirements of this position. |
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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 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. |
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Specific Leadership Responsibilites |
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- Sets up and takes care of a troop library
- Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop.
- Add new or replacement items as needed.
- Keep books and pamphlets available for borrowing.
- Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.
- Follows up on late returns.
- Issue vouchers for purchase of used merit badge books.
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