LIBRARIAN

Job Description:
The Librarian is a youth leadership position within a Scouts BSA troop. They are responsible for managing the troop’s library of books, magazines, and other materials. The Librarian plays a crucial role in helping to ensure that the troop has access to the resources and information it needs to succeed. One of the key responsibilities of the Librarian is to manage the troop’s library of merit badge pamphlets and other materials. This includes organizing and cataloging materials, tracking loans and returns, and ensuring that the library is well-maintained and accessible to all troop members.vAnother important role of the Librarian is to help promote research of skills and learning within the troop. This includes recommending books and other materials to troop members, and generally being aware of where to find resource materials.

Qualifications:

• Appointed by Senior Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader with Scoutmaster approval 

• Tenderfoot Rank or higher (not a BSA requirement)

• May not serve three consecutive terms.

Reports to:

Assistant Senior Patrol Leader

Duties:

• Keep records on literature owned by the troop. 

• Add new or replacement items as needed.

• Keep books and pamphlets available for borrowing at troop meetings.

• Keep a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out.

• Follow up on late returns.

• Arrive 5 minutes before the start of troop meetings.

• Set a good example.

• Wear the field uniform (class A) correctly to all regular troop meetings and religious services.

• Wear the activity uniform (class B t-shirt) to all outings and other troop activities.

• Live by the Scout Oath and Law

• Show scout spirit.