Deposit Services bring lendable library materials to centralized sites for those who have barriers getting to the library. Organizations will work with the library’s Deposits Coordinator to develop a profile that includes item requests, delivery information, schedule, etc. The Deposits Coordinator will deliver items to the organization monthly. The organization can then circulate the library’s materials to its clientele.
This service is provided at no cost to eligible sites.
Organizations interested in Deposit Services can complete an online application or call 309.590.6120.
Deposit Services Contact Information:
Who is eligible for Deposit Services?
Community organizations throughout the City of Bloomington and the Golden Prairie Public Library District (including the townships of Arrowsmith, Bloomington, Dale, Dawson, and Old Town) are eligible for Deposit Services.
Examples of popular organization types include (but are not limited to):
Nursing homes/senior centers
Healthcare facilities
Childcare facilities
Activity centers
How are items selected for a Deposit Site?
An organization liaison will work with the library’s Deposit Services Coordinator to establish a list of preferred material types such as biographies, mysteries, nonfiction, picture books, movies, memory care items, and more. The organization can also submit subject requests or item requests on a monthly, or as needed, basis. To see a comprehensive list of material types available for checkout, please email the Deposit Services Coordinator at circulation@bloomingtonlibrary.org.
How often are materials delivered?
Materials are delivered once a month on a regular schedule (ex: first Thursday, second Tuesday, etc.)
When the delivery date falls on a holiday or another library closure, an alternate date will be determined. If needed, the organization liaison can coordinate with the Deposits Coordinator to pick up materials at the library. If items are not needed monthly, an alternate schedule can be negotiated.
What are the organization’s responsibilities?
The organization provides shelving or a circulation location for library materials.
An assigned organization liaison will assist in the monthly exchange of materials and help locate missing items.
Individual item requests from patrons need to be collected by the organization and submitted to the Deposit Services Coordinator.
The organization will be financially responsible for lost and damaged items from deposits services.
Apply for Deposite Services
Organizations interested in Deposit Services may call 309.590.6120 or fill out the application below.