Homebound Delivery Policy
The Seekonk Public Library provides a wide range of materials for residents who visit the library. Some residents of Seekonk are unable to visit the library due to physical limitations or illness. The Homebound Delivery Policy seeks to provide library materials to Seekonk residents who are unable to visit the library as specified in this policy.
Homebound delivery service is the preparation and delivery of library materials to approved participants. Delivery of those materials will be done by library selected volunteers. All volunteers will complete a CORI check and Town Waiver followed by delivery training. Deliveries will be made to residents of Seekonk only on a monthly or bi-monthly schedule.
Criteria for Homebound Delivery Service
A Seekonk resident and library cardholder requesting homebound delivery services must meet the criteria established by the library. A doctor's certificate may be required.
- Permanent physical disabilities which prevent an individual from visiting the library.
- Temporary physical limitation or illness which prevents an individual from visiting the library and which will last three weeks or longer.
- Severe mobility problems which prevent an individual from visiting the library.
Services Offered
- The Adult Services librarian will prepare materials to meet the needs and interests of the homebound patron as determined by the application form or requests. The librarian will also coordinate with the volunteer for delivery.
- A homebound delivery volunteer will deliver materials to the patron.
- A homebound delivery volunteer will return borrowed materials to the library for the homebound patron.
Date Approved: 10/17/2007
Last Reviewed: 9/20/23; Amended 9/15/2021; Amended 9/15/22