I. Patron Eligibility
Homebound service will be provided to residents of the DeWitt Library District who are not able to come to the library. “Homebound” is defined as being generally confined to the residence either temporarily, due to illness or accident, or permanently, due to age, disability or other mobility problems.
II. Library Card Registration/Use
Each homebound patron must register for a library card if he or she does not already have one. Patrons must complete an application with the Homebound Services Coordinator before services begin. A file containing the homebound services registration forms, including the library bar code, will be maintained by the homebound services coordinator for use in checking out materials to these patrons.
III. Delivery Schedule / Loan Period
Materials will be delivered by library staff either bi-weekly or once a month, depending on the patron’s preference. At the time new materials are delivered, the items from the previous delivery will be retrieved and returned to the library. Deliveries may be made by volunteers acting on behalf of the DeWitt District Library.
IV. Fines/Fees
Homebound delivery service is free. Overdue fines will not be charged on homebound materials, but patrons are responsible for damaged or lost items.
V. Materials Available for Homebound Delivery
Each delivery will be limited to ten items, including but not limited to: books, magazines, music CD’s and audiobooks. New books and Library of Things items are not available for homebound delivery.
VI. Homebound Environment Required for Delivery
Our homebound service is run by both staff and volunteers. Their safety is important to us. With this in mind, we ask patrons requesting homebound service to provide a safe and appropriate environment for volunteers or staff members.
If a volunteer or staff member must leave the home due to concerns about their safety, they will notify the homebound services coordinator. Services will be suspended until the issues reported are resolved. The homebound delivery service program may be discontinued at any time for any reason.