[Publib] A question about serving disadvantaged patrons

[Laura C. Hayden]

Good idea! I'm actually with a public library (and an MLS candidate at IU).

-Laura

Marla wrote:
> Hi.
>
> It would be *very* helpful (at least to me), if those of you who chime in about this question 
> would identify the library you work at (or worked at).  I think academic libraries might have 
> different polices than public, etc.  I assume Laura is with a academic library from her email 
> address but can't be sure.
>
> Thank you.  
>
> BYE!
>
> Marla/Acquisitions
> Great Falls Public Library
> 301 2nd Ave N
> Great Falls MT  59401-2593
> mwilckens at mtlib.org
>
> On 11 Jan 2007 at 20:29, Laura C. Hayden wrote:
>
>   
>> My library has to have some sort of verification that the patron lives 
>> in-county. If the person doesn't have a permanent address, a letter from 
>> a social service agency will work. We also need verification that the 
>> patron is able to receive notices. For that they can produce a P.O. box 
>> receipt or print out and bring in a copy of a test e-mail sent by the 
>> library. For the record, I've worked with maybe two patrons in this 
>> situation since I started at the library in October 2005.
>>     
>
>
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