Guidelines for Library Services to People Who are Housebound
Published on 30. June 1991
Book
Paperback/Softback
84 pages
978-1-85604-029-7 (ISBN)
Description
The aim of these guidelines is to promote the effective use of resources in order to achieve the best possible service to individuals within existing financial constraints. Their aim is to give the housebound library user the same access to library services as those who use conventional libraries.
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Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Facet Publishing
Illustrations
bibliography
Dimensions
Height: 149 mm
Width: 210 mm
Weight
123 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-85604-029-7 (9781856040297)
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Content
Criteria for eligibility to receive a housebound library service; meeting the needs of key target groups; the funding and organization of the service; staffing; training; assessment of users' needs; the visit; services to residential homes, sheltered accommodation and day centres; stock; reading aids and tape services; liason with agencies; promotion and publicity; transport; health and safety; accommodation and equipment. Appendix: Membership of the working party.