[OPLINLIST] Group Home/Homeless Patron Card Results

[James Nagy]

I only received 6 replies (5 answers, 1 no answer but asking for the results).  It seems everyone offers these types of patrons a card (no surprise), but 3 libraries carry a restriction of 2-3 items out at a time, while 2 libraries give no restrictions.
 
I believe our library is going to offer restricted cards with only 2 items checked out at a time for group home/homeless/transient patrons.  We will gather as much information as we can (group home/shelter address, previous address, birth date, State ID #, full name).
 
If anyone has anything else to add or comment, please send it to me.  Thanks again!
 
 
James Nagy
Circulation Services Manager
Massillon Public Library
208 Lincoln Way E
Massillon, OH  44646
330-832-9831 Ext. 332 (Work)
330-830-2182 (Fax)
nagyja at massillonlibrary.org
 
 
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