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This article scrutinises the voluntary work of Münster Public Library, Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia. Various aspects of the "volunteer model" as a way of maintaining the branch libraries will be explored, such as reading sponsorships, which take place in libraries, schools, and day care centres or by means of a cargo bike in public places (playgrounds etc.). In addition, the sponsoring society and the library friends association support a large number of projects (e.g. book flea markets, open book shelves). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a general view on public libraries in Germany operated by parishes of the Roman Catholic Church, mostly managed by volunteers: nationwide cooperation, structures of the library-teams and their motivation, tasks and activities, training and qualification of volunteers. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

From the early 1970's to the present, this article explores the history of the New York Public Library volunteer program and explains how past volunteer initiatives have not only continued to support the Library's mission but have created many staff led departments that still exist today. Volunteers help the library to support staff efforts to serve New Yorkers and the larger world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Volunteering is a key pillar of our civil society and promotes mutual social inclusion. This text gives an overview on psychological motive research on volunteering. Specific recommendations are derived, how corresponding commitments and decisions can be promoted. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]