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Troop 449

Leadership Position Description

Troop Librarian

General Information

Type: Elected by members of the Troop

Term: 6 months

Reports to: Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and Troop Advancement Committee Chairman

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.

Qualifications

Age: none

Rank: none

Experience: none

 

Performance Requirements

Training: Meet with past Troop Librarian for training.

Attendance: You are expected to attend 75% of all troop meetings, outings, and service projects. If your attendance is low, or if you have three unexcused absences in a row, you can be removed from office. Does not attend the Patrol Leaders Council.

(Librarian is not part of the PLC)

Specific Leadership Responsibilities

Sets up and takes care of a troop library.

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.

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 or Senior Patrol Leader 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.