Home Library Service

We provide a Home Library Service that delivers library material to people in their homes.

The service is available to the following library clients:

• those who have an illness or disability which prevents them from visiting the library in person, either temporarily or permanently.
• those who are able to visit a library but unable to carry library items home.
• those who are living in a residential establishment, including a nursing home, hospital, hostel or supported accommodation house, and are unable to visit a public library.
• those who are engaged in fulltime, 24 hour care for people in any of the above groups.
• children in any of the above groups, or those who are in the care of a member of any of the above groups.

When registering a client for the Home Library Service, staff will collect information for a client profile. This information may include:

• formats of library materials preferred. For example,  books, recorded books, audio books on CD, audio books on cassette, magazines, music CDs, videos or DVDs.
• preferred genres and subjects.
• suitable day and times for a home library visit.
• quantity and frequency of items needed.
• relevant medical conditions.
• contact person in an emergency.
• access information. For example, a person may live in a flat at the rear of a house.

Those registering for the Home Library Service may also be interested in our Recorded Book Service.

Couriers

We rely on a network of volunteer couriers to provide the link between the State Library and our Home Library Service clients. Library staff match a volunteer courier to the client. Where possible, couriers deliver to clients who live nearby. 

Please see our volunteers program if you are interested in becoming a courier.