Library Board of Trustees Agenda and Packet 2021 09 09

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Louisville Public Library Volunteer Policy Revised and re -adopted by the Louisville Public Library Board of Trustees, xxxx. The Louisville Public Library strives to inform, involve, and inspire those we serve. Volunteers are an integral part of this mission. Each volunteer becomes a member of the Louisville Public Library team and assists staff in creating an exceptional experience for our patrons and community. Applicants: • A volunteer is an individual, 13 years or older, who assists with work Public Library without remuneration. • Student interns are middle school, high school, or college students Af%forrn ork as part of an authorized school program to earn academic credit, orScouts o anced awards. • Volunteers under the age of 18 must have the consent of their p en e l guardian. • Volunteer applicants under the age of 18 will provide two a t, n-re tive references in addition to their application. • The City will conduct criminal background investigat' s o 11 rary volunteers 18 years of age and older. • A City Volunteer application, references and ba ro d investigation will be cleared by Human Resources before a volunteer can be&moo atoLibrary. Additional Information: N • The services of volunteers are iIN, d upplement and support, not replace, the work done by library staff. No volunteer0 1 of the tasks required of a paid library position. • Volunteers shall serve the olic Library without compensation from the City or the Library. • Volunteers will work e with library staff members to receive training. All volunteers will be assigned one p . ar sta ember to check in with regularly, however any staff member may offer guidan y volunteer. • There will be o evaluation process for volunteers. • Anything crea gh the course of volunteering for the Library is owned by the City of • Volu e t to the City's use of photos taken of them at the Library. • 4City of Louisville nor the Louisville Public Library will provide medical, health, ccide orkers' compensation benefits, or any other type of insurance coverage for • Volu7teers will not be eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits for injuries sustained while functioning as a Library volunteer. • Nothing in this policy shall be deemed to create a contract between the volunteer and the Louisville Public Library or the City of Louisville. • Both the volunteer and the library staff have the right to terminate the position at any time, for any reason, with or without cause. • View the full City of Louisville Volunteer Policy. Last Updated on: September 1, 2021 Page 1 of 1