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| + | {{Info|Serving as [[{{PAGENAME}}]] can apply towards [[Positions of Responsibility]] requirements for [[Star Rank|Star]], [[Life Rank|Life]], and [[Eagle Scout Rank|Eagle]].}} | ||
{{Positions of responsibility | {{Positions of responsibility | ||
|position = Librarian | |position = Librarian | ||
|image = LibrarianPatch.jpg | |image = LibrarianPatch.jpg | ||
|method = Appointed | |method = Appointed | ||
| - | |by = [[Senior Patrol Leader]] | + | |by = [[Senior Patrol Leader]] or<br/>[[Captain|Varsity Team Captain]] |
| - | |report = [[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] | + | |report = [[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] or<br/>[[Captain|Varsity Team Captain]] |
| - | }} | + | }} [[Image:Boyscout-troop.gif|thumb|right|Typical Boy Scout troop organization chart (click to zoom)]] |
| - | + | The '''Librarian''' oversees the care and use of troop/team books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists. | |
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==Reports to== | ==Reports to== | ||
| - | [[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] | + | *[[Assistant Senior Patrol Leader]] in a Boy Scout troop. |
| + | *[[Captain|Team Captain]] in a Varsity Scout team. | ||
==Responsibilities== | ==Responsibilities== | ||
| - | * Sets up and takes care of a troop library. | + | * Sets up and takes care of a troop/team library. |
| - | * Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop. | + | * Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop/team. |
* Adds new or replacement items as needed. | * Adds new or replacement items as needed. | ||
* Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing. | * Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing. | ||
* Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns. | * Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns. | ||
* Set a good example. | * Set a good example. | ||
| - | * Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform. | + | * Enthusiastically and [[uniform|correctly wears the Scout uniform]] (all four parts). |
* Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | * Lives by the [[Scout Oath]] and [[Scout Law|Law]]. | ||
* Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] | * Shows [[Scout Spirit|Scout spirit]] | ||
| - | ==See also== | + | == See also == |
| - | * [[Positions of Responsibility | + | {{Boy Scout portal}} |
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| + | {{Positions of Responsibility See also}} | ||
| + | {{Varsity Scout portal}} | ||
| + | [[Category:Boy Scouts]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Varsity Scouts]] | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
| - | + | {{Troop Leadership Links}} | |
{{Positions of Responsibility navbox}} | {{Positions of Responsibility navbox}} | ||
| + | {{Positions of Responsibility Varsity navbox}} | ||
[[Category:Youth positions]] | [[Category:Youth positions]] | ||
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| Serving as Librarian can apply towards Positions of Responsibility requirements for Star, Life, and Eagle. |
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The Librarian oversees the care and use of troop/team books, pamphlets, magazines, audiovisuals, and merit badge counselor lists.
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Reports to
- Assistant Senior Patrol Leader in a Boy Scout troop.
- Team Captain in a Varsity Scout team.
Responsibilities
- Sets up and takes care of a troop/team library.
- Keeps records of books and pamphlets owned by the troop/team.
- Adds new or replacement items as needed.
- Keeps books and pamphlets available for borrowing.
- Keeps a system for checking books and pamphlets in and out, and follows up on late returns.
- Set a good example.
- Enthusiastically and correctly wears the Scout uniform (all four parts).
- Lives by the Scout Oath and Law.
- Shows Scout spirit
See also
| Boy Scout portal |
- Ranks requiring a Positions of Responsibility
- Star Rank #5 "While a First Class Scout, serve actively 4 months in one or more of the following positions..."
- Life Rank #5 "While a Star Scout, serve actively 6 months in one or more of the positions of responsibility..."
- Eagle Scout Rank #4 "While a Life Scout, serve actively for a period of 6 months in one or more of the following positions of responsibility..." (reduced list)
- See also: National Youth Leadership Training (NYLT) - a fun, six-day outdoor learning course.
| Varsity Scout portal |
References
- 36 BSA Monthly Troop Programs with Troop Meeting Plans (free & online), Printed: Vol I - Vol II - Vol III - Resources
- Introduction to Leadership Skills for Troops (ILST) - Troop Meeting Planner - Campfire Planner - Resource Survey - Troop Committee Challenge
- Senior Patrol Leaders Handbook - Patrol Leaders Handbook - Scoutmaster Handbook - BSA Nameplates
| Team Leadership: | Captain • Cocaptain • Team Secretary • Squad Leader • Quartermaster • Chaplain Aide • Librarian • Instructor • Den Chief • Order of the Arrow Team Representative |
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| Program Managers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
| Other team leadership: | Historian • Bugler |
| Advisers: | Team Coach • Assistant Team Coach(es) • Committee Secretary • Committee Treasurer |
| Program Advisers: | Advancement • High-Adventure/Sports • Personal Development • Service • Special Programs and Events |
