[Publib] A question about serving disadvantaged patrons

[Queen Librarian]

Hello,

I am interested in what your libraries' policies are when it comes to
granting library cards to homeless patrons, or else patrons who are living
in halfway houses. It seems to me that we have to walk a fine line between
protecting our materials from potential loss and helping the portion of the
population that need library services the most.

So please, tell me: what practices and policies does your library implement?
How do you feel about this? Do you have any suggestions for innovative ways
in which libraries can find a solution that enables disadvantaged
patrons/community members to avail themselves to the library?

Thanks very much!
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