Describe Project and Impact:
Providing library services to those with long term stays or visits in health care or rehabilitation facilities
Project Description and Expected Outcomes:
To provide a small collection (largely playaway) in a local hospital so that patients and guests can check out materials while they stay or sit bedside. I envision this expanding to local dialysis centers and rehabilitation centers as well as throughout libraries in the county. I think the catch is that it would have to contain fresh, current, well-maintained materials and be advertised through the partner. For guests without cards, the partner facility could act as the 'cardholder' issuing a 30 day guest pass so that materials could be utilized. I would expect that for members without cards they would want to get one and those with cards would utilize them.
Why should we select this project?:
It's a way to expand out outreach into the community and put library services 'front of mind' locally.
Constraints, Limitations, or Dependencies:
Our ability to issue cards remotely could be a challenge for those who want their own. Dependent on interest from local partner.
Partner/Supporting Departments:
Cataloging
Digital Library
Information Technology
Interlibrary Loan
Marketing
Materials Selection
Outreach
Public Services
Other Indicator:
Incresed circulation, increased visibility
