Library Volunteers by Abby Holmes https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6 What are the implications of using parent volunteers? en-us 2022-10-12 14:53:35 UTC 2026-02-19 03:53:41 UTC hello@padlet.com "The fine art of working with parent volunteers" by Wayne D'Orio (2021) abbyholmesart https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337179424 This article covers issues teacher-librarians may face deciding when (or if) to use parent volunteers. Issues include student privacy concerns, getting to know a group of new volunteers, and staffing considerations. ]]> 2022-10-12 14:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337179424 "The Art of Managing Volunteers in the School Library" by Gayle Bogel (2013) abbyholmesart https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337181175 This article covers organization, recruitment, training, and creating sustained relationships with volunteers. ]]> 2022-10-12 14:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337181175 "Parental Involvement in Elementary School Libraries" by Michele Rzewksi Copeland (2012) abbyholmesart https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337189933 See pp. 172-191 ("Findings and Interpretations") ]]> 2022-10-12 15:03:45 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337189933 abbyholmesart https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337194332 This listicle is not focused specifically on school libraries, but include relevant tips for teacher-librarians who are considering using parent volunteers. ]]> 2022-10-12 15:06:08 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337194332 "Are there any volunteers? A pain-free approach to getting the very best out of parents" by Lauren Barack (2010) abbyholmesart https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337231229 Teacher-librarians share the strategies they use to work effectively with parent volunteers, as well as considerations for any teacher-librarian starting a parent volunteer program. ]]> 2022-10-12 15:27:28 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2337231229 "SIS-PTA Parent Volunteer Programme" Video abbyholmesart https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2341571944 This short video is from the perspective of a parent volunteer. She shares her favorite parts of volunteering, as well as what tasks she performs. ]]> 2022-10-15 23:36:52 UTC https://padlet.com/abbyholmesart/8uwtcelkt3d57ay6/wish/2341571944