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Rosenberg Library 2310 Sealy Avenue Galveston, Texas 77550-2220 |
(409) 763-8854 fax (409) 763-0275 |
ExtensionRosenberg Library's Extension Services provide community outreach programs to Galveston area residents. Extension Services offers Books-by-Mail for the homebound and various county institutions, and the Extension Services van provides services to other Galveston County libraries, nursing facilities, hospitals, and adult and senior community centers.
City of Galveston Residents only
Are you homebound due to age or
medical condition?
Do you love to read but are no longer able to commute to the library?
The Rosenberg Library can bring the library to your door.
What is Home Delivery Service?
Home delivery is a convenient service that supplies books, large print books, audio books,DVDs, videos, and other library materials to people who are unable to use the library due to temporary or long-term physical and medical disabilities. An Extension Services Department staff member will deliver books to your home and pick them up when you are finished.
Who May Receive This Service?
Galveston City Residents that are Homebound seniors, children and other adults who are unable to use the library due to temporary or long-term physical disabilities may use the service. For those with medical conditions, doctor verification may be required.
How do I Apply?
If you would like homebound delivery services, please contact Extension Services by phone: (409) 771-1667, or by email: rosenbergext@yahoo.com
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Interlibrary Loan is the process by which a library requests materials from, or supplies materials to, another library. The purpose of Interlibrary Loan is to obtain materials not available at Rosenberg Library. |
Interlibrary Loans are handled at the reference desk. Requests may be e-mailed to ILL@rosenberg-library.org by using the OCLC World Cat database. Requests must include your name, mailing address, Rosenberg Library card number, and contact phone number or e-mail.
The following policies apply:
A maximum of 2 interlibrary (ILL) requests per cardholder may be submitted.
The penalty for not picking up an ILL requested by the cardholder is $1 to help cover postage. This shipping fee is added to the cardholder’s record.
Average receipt of ILL items is 14 days. Though we try our best, no request is guaranteed. Other options can be discussed if the material is essential.
Due dates are set by the lending library before we receive the item, not when the cardholder picks up the item from Rosenberg Library.
The blue card on an ILL is used to remind the cardholder of the policies and due date. It also contains information necessary for library staff. A fee may be assessed if the blue card is removed.
Loss of ILL privileges may occur if interlibrary loan items are not picked up on 2 occasions, items are returned late or in a book-drop 3 times, or damaged/lost items are not paid in full.
Patrons with a fine of $5 or more cannot use Interlibrary Loan. Due dates must be respected. A fine of $1 per day will be applied to all late Interlibrary Loans.
The following items may be difficult to obtain through Interlibrary Loan:
The following may not be requested through Interlibrary Loan: