Librarian

The troop 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. The Librarian must hold the rank of Tenderfoot or higher. He is elected for a six-month term beginning in February or August.

Regarding the merit badge library, the Librarian...

1)  maintains and keeps updated a list of available books on the Troop Web site;

2)  keeps a record of books checked out; notifies Scouts who have had books out more than six months and assembles books for campouts such as summer camp.

3)  Goes through the current books to determine which ones remain current and which ones are no longer valid.  Sorts through any donated books in the same manner before documenting them and adding to the collection.

4)  Writes articles for each newsletter published during his term of office soliciting book donations and advertising the troop book reimbursement policy

5)  Makes at least one troop announcement during his term of office regarding the troop library

If elected Librarian, you are expected to attend nearly all troop functions. In order to receive leadership credit from the Scoutmaster during your tenure, you are expected to attend:

 •75% of all troop meetings, patrol meetings, business meetings and Courts of Honor

•75% of all other troop activities (i.e. Scout Skills Day, Scout Show), outings (i.e. climbing day), service projects (i.e. Flag Plant, Community Food Share), and Eagle projects.  Merit Badge classes/MBU are not intended to be included here and/or count towards this requirement.

•at least three campouts during the term of office

•all Patrol Leader’s Council Meetings unless excused ahead of time by the SPL (maximum of two excused absences and no unexcused).

•Junior Leader Training (either one day or weeklong) unless you have previously attended either training and/or unless excused by the Scoutmaster for a valid conflict (maximum of one excused absence in your Scouting career)

 Show Scout Spirit by wearing the proper uniform, being on time, and communicating effectively with both youth and adults. Live the Scout Oath and Law in your everyday life.  Show Scout Spirit in everything you say and do.

Last update March 1, 2006