The New Lenox Public Library District recognizes and appreciates the hard work and unique talents that volunteers offer the Library. The New Lenox Public Library shall use the services of volunteers to supplement the efforts of paid library staff in meeting demands for quality public service. Volunteers aid the Library in making the best use of its fiscal resources and contribute to sound working relationships with community groups and organizations. Volunteers are liaisons to the community and by their contribution are advocates for quality library service. The Library and its volunteers work together to meet the goals and mission of the organization.
Volunteers are expected to act in accordance with library policies and to reflect positive customer service attitudes to all library patrons. The New Lenox Public Library shall make use of the services of interested volunteers to supplement and not to replace the work done by library staff.
All work performed by volunteers is done without compensation and at the risk of the volunteer. The Library does not carry insurance which protects the volunteer in the case of accidental injury.
Volunteers assist at the request and pleasure of the Library and their services may be modified, curtailed, or ended at any time, with or without reason, at the sole discretion of the Executive Director. The Library will not accept court appointed or mandated volunteers.
Adopted by the Board of Trustees August 10, 2009; Revised October 10, 2011; Updated April 21, 2014; Updated December 11, 2017; Updated November 12, 2024