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Position Title: Book Discussion Leader - Father/Son or Mother/Daughter
Branch: Available at several branches
Department: Children's
Supervisor: Children's Staff
Length of Commitment: One year (or Sept-May)
Time Involvement: 5 hours per month
Position Summary:
With children's librarian, develops a plan for promoting, implementing
and facilitating a monthly book discussion for fathers and sons or for
mothers and daughters.
Major Responsibilities:
With staff, advertises and promotes discussion group. Helps group
develop guidelines for choosing books and conducting the discussions.
Works with staff to obtain copies of the book. Informs staff of progress
of the group.
Qualifications:
Knowledge and appreciation of children's literature. Experience working
with children and adults. Ability to facilitate discussion.
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