Liaison Program
The liaison program provides a senior with the opportunity to become a leader in the areas of information, media, technology or communications within the Library, Instructional Technologies and Communications (LIT@COM) department and the Textbook Center.The goal of the program is to have each liaison:
- become a master apprentice in the operational and technological aspects of each department;
- practice techniques to become an efficient manager and trainer for other work service students and adults in the NCSSM community;
- develop skills to work independently in order to manage a specialized project; and
- provide the clients in the NCSSM community with information and media technology expertise and support.
Liaisons
| Name | Hall | Hometown | Homeschool | Favorite Literature | Other Interests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Vercauteren | 2nd West | Duck | First Flight High School | Douglas Adams books | movies and computers |
| Dustin Cocklereece | 2nd West | Stoneville | McMichael High School | war themed | backpacking, soccer, and outdoors |
| Jenifer Sposit | 2nd Beall | Mooresville | Lake Norman High School | Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher | "Library is my life" |
| Bella Irvine | Ground Reynolds | Smithfield | Smithfield-Selma High School | Kurt Vonnegut books | activism, bass guitar, politics, and skepticism |
| Jozef Lisowski | 4th East | Elizabeth City | Northeastern High School | Geek Love by Katherine Dunn, and Neil Gaiman books | cross-country and free running |
| Garrett Smith | 1st Hill | Jacksonville | Northside High School | Terry Goodkind books | soccer |
Responsibilities
In each area of the LIT@COM department and Textbook Center, a liaison will have the following responsibilities:Library Services
- Manage all library services
- Assist clients in using online resources
- Assist with the processing of all library materials
- Provide training for work service students
- Prepare the collection for inventory
- Manage remote inventory processes
- Utilize creative skills for creating bulletin boards and displays for National Library Week and school sponsored programs
Media Services
- Manage all media services
- Assist with set-up for media presentations
- Monitor classroom media equipment
- Prepare new items for circulation
- Troubleshoot media questions and problems for clients in the community
Communications Center Services
- Manage all communications center services
- Assist with large photocopying jobs and special projects
- Manage delivery of supplies throughout the campus
- Work independently on selected projects
- Be on call to supervise the communications center projects
Textbook Center
- Enforce all textbook center policies and procedures
- Schedule to work before the opening of school
- Schedule to work at the beginning and conclusion of each trimester
- Be prepared to handle multiple tasks and to problem solve
Application for 2011-2012
The LIT@COM department selects between 5 and 10 rising seniors to participate in this program. Applications are available in February and due in March. For additional information about the Liaison Program, please contact Barbara Newnam.Qualifications
A desirable candidate will:- be in excellent academic standing;
- have the ability to work independently;
- show a willingness to learn and teach; and
- be responsible and dependable.
Knowledge
A desirable candidate will know:- customer service techniques;
- library policies and procedures;
- how to set-up and operate media equipment; and
- how to organize and multi-task.
Commitments
To participate in the Liaison Program, each liaison must be able to:- report to NCSSM during the week before junior move-in;
- participate in leadership activities and programs;
- assist in the preparations for the new school year;
- assist in the training of the LIT@COM work service students;
- be on call to assist all departments;
- follow a regular assigned schedule; and
- participate in group development sessions and meetings.