Summary
This regulation describes services and waivers available to homebound patrons.
Effective Date:
March 8, 2012
Reviewed:
October 4, 2017
October 13, 2022
July 10, 2025
Service to homebound patrons
a. The Library's intent is to provide equitable library service to County residents who are approved as homebound by a medical professional, social service worker, professional caregiver, or library staff.
Olathe residents and non-Johnson County residents will be referred to their own library system.
Registration as homebound
b. The County Librarian is authorized to issue procedures for registering qualified patrons for homebound service.
Circulation services
c. Circulating library materials may be checked out and mailed to patrons registered as homebound according to library procedure.
Basic reference service
d. Basic reference service will be provided to patrons registered as homebound. The results will be delivered to the patron, free of charge.
Waivers
e. No overdue or mail fees will be charged to homebound patrons. However, homebound patrons will be charged for lost or damaged items.
July 10, 2025
ARM 20-15-50 End
Administrative regulations
Tab: Patron Services
Document number: 20-15-50
Section: Access to Materials
Subject: Service to homebound patrons