Homebound Services Policy 

In order to ensure that all citizens of Elliot Lake have access to basic library services, the Elliot Lake Public Library offers delivery of books and other Library materials to patrons who are unable to visit the Library facility due to illness or physical limitation.

 Regulations

Patrons must meet one of the following criteria to qualify for homebound service:

•  A permanent physical condition that prohibits a person from safely visiting the Library.
• A temporary health situation (medical leave due to surgery, etc.) that prohibits a person from safely visiting the Library.  Service will be provided until recovery is complete.
• Residency in a nursing care facility, whether temporary or permanent.
• Health conditions associated with the elderly that make a person unable to safely visit the Library.
• A medical or caregiver's certification is required to receive homebound service.

Procedures

• Complete and submit the "Request for Homebound Service" form.
• Homebound Services staff hold sole responsibility for delivery of Library materials to homebound patrons.
• Homebound Services staff will, after an initial consultation with the patron, assemble Library materials for individuals based on their interests and special requests.
• Materials are checked out on the patron's Library card.
• Materials are delivered and picked up every three weeks.
• Overdue fines are not charged to homebound patrons, but patrons are expected to have materials available for pickup and return in a timely fashion.
• Homebound patrons are responsible for fees associated with lost or damaged items.