6.001 Outreach Services

Individuals, groups and entities are eligible for outreach services, defined as library services provided in the community, if they reside in or are located within the boundaries of the Village of Arlington Heights.

The level of outreach services provided to each entity located outside village boundaries is determined by the executive director. Key factors considered are:

• Percentage of Arlington Heights residents regularly enrolled or a client of entity
• Opportunities consistent with the Library's Vision, Values and Priorities
• Benefit to the Arlington Heights Memorial Library or Arlington Heights Community
• Established relationship/partnership

Outreach services prioritized by the library may include:

• Lending of library materials
• On-site visits to provide instructional and informational services, programming, library card registration and circulation of materials
• Bookmobile service

Individuals, groups and entities to whom the library may provide outreach services include:

• Educational institutions
• Senior residential facilities
• Homeschooling groups
• Residents who are physically unable to visit the library
• Organizations supporting persons with disabilities
• Arlington Heights Village and Park District facilities