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NOTE: These are examples from public libraries and should be reviewed and modified to ensure fit with local policies and culture.

Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Computer Learning Center Coach - Lodi CA This position assists in many ways in the library's computer learning center.	Adult Literacy, Computer - Tech Coach	computer coach computer tutor tech coach tech tutor	2013
Literacy Coach Assistant - Butte County CA these folks are used on Butte County Library’s school-bus sized “Literacy Coach,” and may be applicable to some bookmobile volunteer positions.	Adult Literacy, Children's Services	children, adult literacy	2013
Family Place Monitor - Sacramento CA This volunteer helps families feel at home at the library, and interacts with them to ensure they get the most from their library visit.	Early Literacy	rural, children	2013
Assistant Volunteer Coordinator - State Library, CA When the California state library dramatically increased the number of volunteer positions in the library, that of course meant more work for those… more	Leadership / Managerial, Outreach	volunteer coordinator, Volunteer Recruitment	2013
California History Photo Archivist - California State Library The glass plate negative collection from the Panama Pacific International Exposition in 1915 needs some TLC. The volunteer in this position will… more	Materials Handling, Tech Services	history, photography	2013
California History, Art & Architecture Docent - CA State Library In preparation for the grand re-opening of the historic state library building, a docent/tour guide program has been implemented.	Arts, Docents	docent, tour guide	2013
Tour Scheduling Assistant - CA State Library In preparation for the grand re-opening of its historic building, the state library is implementing a docent/tour guide program, and has designed… more	Docents, Program / Project Coordinator	Volunteer Orientation	2013
Job Center Coach - Sacramento CA Sample Job Description from Sacramento Public Library: The volunteer job center coach will help individuals looking for jobs use technology and… more	Job / Employment Coach	job coach, employment help	2012
Welcome Desk Volunteer - Tulare County Library, CA Greets Library customers and helps them with basic information.	Greeter / Concierge	greeter, concierge	2012
Japanese American History Archivist - CA This position at the state library works with the catalogs on getting a special collection ready for catalogueing and access by the public.	Tech Services	history, archive	2012
Learning Opportunity Facilitator - Solano County Library CA This volunteer position is used by Solano County Library's literacy program to serve adult learners who are on a waiting list for a tutor.	Adult Literacy	literacy, reading	2012
Literacy Resource Specialist - Solano County CA Experienced Solano County Library Literacy volunteers can opt to become a Resource Specialist. They serve as a resource to staff, tutors and learners… more	Adult Literacy	adult literacy	2012
Teen Computer Corps Specialist - San Francisco, CA Teen Computer Corps is an innovative new program that connects computer savvy teenagers with senior patrons hoping to improve their basic computer… more	Computer - Tech Coach, Teen / Young Adult Services	Teens	2012
Fundraiser - Huntington Beach Public Library, CA This volunteer position is one that Huntington Beach Public LIbrary uses to assist their fundraising efforts.	Fundraising and Grantwriting	fundraising	2012
Literacy Tutor, Juvenile Detention Facility - Yolo County, CA The Yolo County Library and the Yolo County Probation Department have partnered on a project that provides literacy tutoring to youth incarcerated at… more	Adult Literacy, Teen / Young Adult Services	Teens, adult literacy	2012
Bilingual Catalog/Internet Docent - Solano County, CA This position helps customers (individuals and small groups) learn how to use the library’s computerized catalog.	Docents	docent	2012
Computer Coach Program Coordinator - Huntington Beach CA The Huntington Beach Public Library Computer Coach Program Coordinator, in partnership with Library Management, oversees the Computer Coach program… more	Computer - Tech Coach, Leadership / Managerial, Program / Project Coordinator	leadership, skilled	2012
"Intro to the Internet" Training Powerpoint - Huntington Beach, CA This powerpoint presentation can be used for volunteers to provide training on the internet and how to use it.	Engaging High Impact Volunteers, Job Specific Volunteer Training	computer coach, tech coach, Training	2012
Head Computer Coach - San Jose Public Library Literacy Program CA The person in this leadership position will develop learning opportunities for the computer lab and coordinate a cadre of volunteer computer… more	Adult Literacy, Computer - Tech Coach, Leadership / Managerial	literacy, skilled, computer coach	2012
Coordinator, Literacy Outreach Team - San Jose CA This leadership position coordinates outreach activities that enhance the literacy program's presence in the community. Oversees a volunteer… more	Adult Literacy, Leadership / Managerial, Outreach, Program / Project Coordinator	literacy, skilled, outreach	2012