ACT Volunteer Role Description

Bibliographer

(Not currently recruiting)




Programme


Library

Supervisor


Librarian

ACT's
Mission Statement


The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) delivers responsive, effective, and valued community-based HIV support services and education, prevention, outreach and fundraising programs that promote the health, well-being, worth and rights of individuals and communities living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS, and increase awareness of HIV/AIDS.

Programme/Event
Mission Statement


The Library provides information to people and organizations who want to know about the psychosocial aspects of living with or being affected by HIV/AIDS. We collect and organize information that is appropriate to the needs of our clients and that supports the prevention, education, and support work done at ACT.




Purpose


To create bibliographies on popular topics or by client request. These bibliographes may made into handouts, incorporated into existing information packets, or created for particular occasions.

Benefits


In the process of creating a bibliography, the volunteer must become acquainted with many of the resources in the Library. Creating bibliographies is a great way to become more familiar with the content of the collection and HIV/AIDS issues in general.

Time Commitment


4 hours per week
for 6 months

Duties


The Volunteer will:
-Research topics using the resources at the ACT Library
-Evaluate material on the basis of literacy, format, and the mission and values of ACT
-Use a standard bibliographic format, such as the "Chicago Manual of Style"


Personal Qualities
and Skills


Required Qualities & Skills:
-Familiarity with research in libraries, using indexes and online catalogues
-Familiarity with bibliographic formats
-Familiarity with HIV and AIDS issues
-Attention to detail

Training
Requirements


Volunteer Core Skills Training, Program-Specific Training, On-the-job Training with Supervisor and/or other Volunteers



For more information about or to apply for this role, contact:
Program Volunteer Resources Manager
AIDS Committee of Toronto
399 Church Street, 4th floor
Toronto, M5B 2J6

phone: (416) 340-2437