How to Set up and Run a Small Library in Africa

by Ray Rogers

In a clear and straightforward style this small book tells you all you need to know about setting up and running a voluntary club or society. Clubs and societies are involved in very aspect of life and are an indispensable facet of society involving thousands of volunteers from all walks of life. However, for many who are willing to help out, the prospect of taking office of any sort is a daunting prospect. This book provides details about all that any officer needs to know whether that be chairperson, secretary, treasurer, auditor. It provides advice on how to behave to be respected and successful and step by step guidance on processes and procedural rules such as in voting and debates. It contains guidance on, and detailed examples of, minutes, agendas, accounts, reports and other essential aspects of club business together with typical constitutions.

Every club and society needs officers who know what they are about and are good at their job but every club will experience difficulty in persuading people to take on responsibilities. Club members are often reluctant to volunteer for office through fear and ignorance of what to do and lack of confidence in how to behave. This book provides a solution.

Paperback

First published January 1, 2008