SS 15 98 — Volunteer Development Programme.

Descriptions

The Council wishes to add value to the Council's Libraries Registration and Archives' services by managing and developing the role of volunteers to support Business Plan priorities.The principal objectives of this contract are:— To manage and develop the role of volunteers to support Libraries Registration and Archives.— To include the work of operational front of house teams and Service Development Teams -Access Services, Business Support, Stock Services, Archives, Digital and Literary Services and Registration services. (The latter will include London Borough of Bexley Registration Services, provided under contract by Kent Libraries, Registration & Archives.)— To embed and extend the current good practice.— To ensure that all Library Registration and Archive volunteering is managed consistently, taking into account the individual needs of our services.— To extend the range of volunteering activities and the services available in Libraries Registration and Archives and Kent's communities.— To engage with local communities to develop and promote Libraries Registration and Archives' services.— To provide training and development activities to improve staff skills and knowledge in the recruitment, retention, supervision and training of volunteers.— To promote inclusion and diversity. To work within the Chartered Institute of Librarians and Information Professionals (CILIP) Guidelines for Volunteering to extend and add value to Libraries Registration and Archives' services.