_____ From: Jennifer Patterson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 2:47 PM To: 'Linda Howell' Subject: RE: [ctls-l] Services to the homebound
I do think we're onto something! Yes, Large Print books are mailed free. I talked to a TSLAC Talking Books staff member about this, and she verified that the audiobook format is also mailed free via the TSLAC Talking Book Program, because their customers have filled out an application and been accepted into their program as "visually impaired'. They also have an institutional program: after receiving an application from the director of a nursing home or other residential facility, TSLAC sends audiobooks to that facility for use by whoever wants to use them. Application forms, an Applicant Agreement, and other information about the program are online at www.texastalkingbooks.org <http://www.texastalkingbooks.org/> . I think any library which chooses to develop a similar homebound program using audiobooks and Large Print books could do so - as long as they have an application on file to verify that the customers of the service are in some way visually impaired (dyslexia counts too). Jennifer John Patterson Continuing Education Coordinator Central Texas Library System, Inc. 512-583-0704 x16 _____ From: Linda Howell [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 18, 2008 8:51 AM To: Jennifer Patterson Subject: RE: [ctls-l] Services to the homebound Do large print materials still mail for free through the US Post Office? and if so, do audio books count as "Free Material for the Visually Impaired"? This may provide a partial solution to delivery method. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jennifer Patterson Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2008 3:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'CTLS Discussion Group' Subject: Re: [ctls-l] Services to the homebound 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!
