2. Scope
This policy applies to all Libraries Tasmania Staff and volunteers.
In most cases Libraries Tasmania volunteers undertake volunteer duties at Libraries Tasmania’s physical locations. The exceptions are:
- Home Library Couriers who personally deliver library lending items to Home Library Service clients who are unable to visit a library in-person.
- Adult Literacy Tutors who work one-to-one with literacy clients where literacy tutoring occurs at an alternative public site such as a Neighbourhood House or through remotely online.
This policy does not apply to:
- Digital volunteers who assist the State Library and Archives of Tasmania to transcribe historical records online.
- Individuals undertaking short-term work experience.
- Students undertaking research projects.
- Members of the public involved in community programs operating in Libraries Tasmania spaces.
- Members of advisory boards and committees.
- Libraries Tasmania staff volunteering in other organisations.