I'm on a TLN (The Library Network) committee that is looking into establishing a pool of substitute clerks and substitute librarians for our members. Do any of you have experience with establishing or using a substitute pool? Some of our early questions are: * How and where do you hold the candidates' information (separate website, consortium or library website, something else)? * What information do you find most helpful to know about each candidate? * Are candidates vetted before becoming part of the pool? If so, who does this? Does vetting include a background check? * How long does a candidate stay on your list or in your database? * Are people ever removed from the list? How? Why? * How many libraries/branches participate in your pool? Many thanks! Deb Hemmye Library Director Huntington Woods Public Library 26415 Scotia Road Huntington Woods, MI 48070 248-543-9720, ext. 686