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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.

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Title	Keyword	Tags	Year
Coordinator- Computer Instruction - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to coordinate volunteer instructors that provide individual or small group basic computer… more	Adult Literacy, Computer - Tech Coach, Program / Project Coordinator	coordinator, computer, adult literacy	2011
Literacy Tutor - Tulare Public Library, CA Adult Literacy Volunteer Tutor position.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
Coordinator, Photo and Video Services - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits skilled volunteers to recruit, manage and coordinate a team of volunteers that records high-quality photos and… more	Graphic Design, Marketing and Publicity, Tech Services	photography, coordinator, videography, tech services, marketing, promotion	2011
Literacy Case Manager - Monrovia CA Assists learner and tutor in providing additional resources as needed by the learner.	Adult Literacy	tutor, adult literacy	2011
EBooks Coach Volunteer Position Description - Huntington Beach CA Volunteer EBook Coaches help others navigate this new technology by providing one-on-one assistance to library patrons setting up their EBook Reader… more	Computer - Tech Coach, Materials Handling	E-Books	2011
Coordinator, Teen Services - San Jose CA San Jose Public Library recruits volunteer leaders to develop and coordinate community service opportunities, and engage youth to serve in their… more	Program / Project Coordinator, Teen / Young Adult Services	coordinator, Teens, community service	2011
Literacy Materials Processor - San Diego Public Library CA Assists in making new and returned materials available as quickly as possible.	Adult Literacy, Materials Handling		2011
Bookmobile Volunteer - RideAlong - Tulare County, CA Volunteer job description used by Tulare County Library for volunteers who ride along in the bookmobile to assist. (See Also: Bookmobile Volunteer… more	Adult Programming, Children's Services, Materials Handling	Bookmobile	2010
Bookmobile Volunteer - Meet in Own Car - Tulare County, CA Volunteer Job Description for Tulare County Bookmobile volunteers who meet the bookmobile at one or more of its various stops. (See Also: Bookmobile… more	Adult Programming, Children's Services, Materials Handling	Bookmobile	2010
Job Help Center Assistant - Columbus Metropolitan Library OH Volunteer position description used by the Columbus Metropolitan Library when they were able to have their Job Center open . . .	Job / Employment Coach	job coach, job center coach	2009
English Language Tutor for K-12 Students - Chula Vista CA This volunteer job description, initially designed for the ELLI (English Language Literacy Intensive) program could be used in a library that wants… more	Adult Literacy, Children's Services, English as a Second Language, Teen / Young Adult Services	ESL, tutor	2007