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Georgia Library Quarterly

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2010

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We're All In This Together, Susan J. Schmidt Oct 2010

We're All In This Together, Susan J. Schmidt

Georgia Library Quarterly

The article discusses the relationship between library volunteers and the administrative staff in supporting libraries. To foster communication and exchange of ideas, a representative from each group should reportedly be appointed to the board of the other. It is stated that library staff and volunteers should be aware of all plans and their roles clearly defined, that surprises should not be practiced and that people should be advised of any personal agenda that may affect them.


The West Africa Theological Seminary, Joan Taylor Jul 2010

The West Africa Theological Seminary, Joan Taylor

Georgia Library Quarterly

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of journeying to Nigeria to volunteer in a library in the fall of 2009.