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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 https://www.sl.nsw.gov.au/public-library-services/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

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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