Some CTLS Large Print Collection members do send LP books to nursing homes - Georgetown does it, I know. Who else? By the way, we have plenty of books on our shelves which you could send out, so if any of you are interested in doing something like this, please let Katelyn or me know, and we'll send you extra boxes of Deposit Collection books (these are older-than-three yrs).
The idea of individual deliveries of books to the homebound has come up during several Long Range Planning sessions, but the problem of manpower has kept the idea from developing. I think it's an ideal volunteer project! Maybe in conjunction with Meals on Wheels, books could be delivered. Jennifer John Patterson Continuing Education Coordinator Central Texas Library System, Inc. 512-583-0704 x16 _____ From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Shanda Subia Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 2:42 PM To: CTLS Discussion Group Subject: [ctls-l] Services to the homebound Hello all, We are thinking about offering some sort of delivery service to homebound patrons (nursing homes, home health, etc.), but we are unsure how to really make it work. Does anyone, especially those at smaller libraries, have a homebound service that is not a bookmobile? If so, how does it work? Do the patrons actually have library cards? Do you have written policies? Is the service provided by staff or volunteers? We would appreciate any who are able to help us with this. Shanda Subia Library Director Lampasas Public Library 201 S. Main St. Lampasas, TX 76550 512-556-3251 [EMAIL PROTECTED] I GoodSearch for the Library Foundation of Lampasas, TX. Raise money for your favorite charity or school just by searching the Internet with GoodSearch - www.goodsearch.com - powered by Yahoo!
