Troop Librarian
BSA Troop 125
When you accept the position of troop librarian you agree to provide service and leadership in our troop. This responsibility should be fun and rewarding. This position description tells some of the things you are expected to do while serving as a junior leader.
The historian collects and preserves troop photographs, news stories, trophies, flags, scrapbooks, awards, and other memorabilia. He might also collect and organize information about former Scouts and leaders and make materials available for Scouting activities, media contacts, and troop history projects.
Requirements for Eligibility:
¨ Elected by the Troop with the approval of the Scoutmaster.
¨ Signs a commitment to fulfill duties and requirements of office.
¨ Fulfill the duties of the Troop librarian.
¨ Attend Troop meetings in full Class A uniform.
¨ Attend 75% of troop meetings.
¨ Attend 2 of the 6 campouts if in the fall term.
¨ Attend 2 of the 4 campouts or Summer Camp if in the spring term.
¨ Develop three leadership goals for the term.
¨ Report to the Assistant Senior Patrol Leader.
¨ Help establish and maintain a troop library.
¨ Provide Junior Leader Handbooks for new scout leaders.
¨ Keep records on literature owned by the troop.
¨ Add new or replacement items as needed.
¨ Have literature available for borrowing at troop meetings.
¨ Maintain a system to check literature in and out.
¨ Follow up on late items.
¨ Set a good example.
¨ Wear the Scout uniform correctly.
¨ Live by the Scout Oath and Law.
¨ Show and help others develop Scout spirit.
Responsibilities and Expectations of the Scoutmaster:
¨ Be available for discussions or phone calls.
¨ Back up your decisions within reason.
¨ Listen to and consider your ideas.
¨ Be fair.
¨ Listen to all sides of any issue.
¨ Set a good example in wearing the uniform, language, attitude, etc.
I have read and understand the requirements of Troop Librarian and commit to Troop 125 that I will execute the duties of this office to the best of my ability. If I am unable to fulfill the duties I will find a substitute approved by the Scoutmaster to assume my responsibilities. I understand that failure to abide by these guidelines may result in my termination from office and/or loss of leadership time toward rank advancement.
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Scout Date
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Scoutmaster Date
As troop librarian there are many resources available to help you. These include people such as your Scoutmaster, assistant Scoutmasters, troop committee members, your SPL, and your fellow troop junior leaders. Other resources include your parents, pastors, teachers, and community leaders. Literature resources that can help you include the Boy Scout Handbook and Junior Leader Handbook.
Copy to Scout and to Troop 125 Scout office.
02/05/08