This is a set of guidelines for the provision of Home Library Services and to constitute a standard for the service in NSW hls_policy_guidelines.pdf

These guidelines are a template that libraries can adapt to suit local conditions and requirements reviewed_risk_management_guidelines.pdf

The Home Library Service Working Group uses the olderpeople@libraries.nsw.gov.au email list for communication. For information on how to join the email list see the State Library of NSW website about email lists.

• The HLS working group has a range of marketing tools and templates in English and community languages available for libraries to use see Home Library Services marketing resources
• In 2017 the HLS working group held a workshop on marketing HLS services delivered by Julieri De Florio, Home Library Service Coordinator, Northern Beaches Council

Working forms HLS

• please include examples of your profile forms for clients, agreements with aged care facilities and other relevant forms

• The Memory Room Toolkit is a resource for libraries and other service organisations that support people living with dementia to remain socially engaged in their community. The book provides ideas and tips on how to create simple, engaging and practical sessions focused on memory and using objects , images, art and music.

• Home Library Services for Community Members Living in Aged Care Homes: an issues paper (2009)

The statewide snapshot surveys of home library services across NSW public libraries (2009, 2016) are available below:

• Home Library Services in NSW Statewide Survey 2009
• Home Library Services in NSW Statewide Survey 2009 - Metropolitan
• Home Library services in NSW Statewide Survey 2016
• Home Library services in NSW Statewide Survey 2016 - Metropolitan

• Strategic planning HLS The Home Library Service Working Group has a strategic plan and updates it regularly.

• From time to time a review of Home Library Service may be required.

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