WRL Volunteer Position
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POSITION TITLE: Internet Class Instructor
DIVISION: Adult Services (Reference)
SUPERVISOR: Electronic Resources Librarian
LENGTH OF COMMITMENT: Six to nine months
TIME INVOLVEMENT:
One class per month (day or evening).
Classes last two hours.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaches or assists with the Basic Internet and/or Web-based E-mail
classes offered by the Adult Services Department.
The classes are hands-on and are scheduled monthly at both library
buildings. At the James City County Library, classes are held in the
Electronic Computer Learning Center (eCLIC) computer lab with eleven computers.
At the Williamsburg Library, classes are held in Room B using wireless
laptops and are limited to 6 students. Teacher
creates handouts for students and is responsible for room and overhead
projection setup. For the Basic
Internet class, teacher demonstrates the library’s Web site to students.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Internet, World Wide Web, e-mail, and
computer hardware. Ability to work
well with novice students and to use overhead projection equipment.
Ability to commit to teach a class at least two months in advance of its
scheduled date.
SPECIAL
REQUIREMENTS: Minimum age 18
(unless approved by the Electronic Resources Librarian).
