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Mobile Library and Information Centres

Mobile Libraries - October 2010
mobilelibraries.lic@kirklees.gov.uk

Where the mobile library service stops

The service we provide

The main aim of the mobile service is to provide access to the facilities of the library service to people in Kirklees who, for whatever reason, have difficulties in getting to a branch library.

Each vehicle is staffed by one of our friendly and experienced driver/customer service officers.

We try to provide continuity in staffing but relief staff provide cover for sickness and holidays.

Sometimes due to unavoidable circumstances (e.g. vehicle breakdown) a halt may have to be cancelled and whenever possible cancellation notices will be posted as close to the halt as possible.

About mobile libraries

Kirklees mobile library
Kirklees mobile library
We have seven vans that rotate on a weekly basis to maximise the choice of material available to borrowers. There are approximately 3,500 items on each van.

These include:
  • adult novels and non-fiction books
  • large print books and talking books
  • childrens books suitable for babies through to teenagers.
We will try to satisfy any specific requirements expressed by borrowers by accessing resources from our own stocks, or those of other libraries.

About mobile Library and Information Centres (LICs)

Kirklees mobile Library and Information Centre
Kirklees mobile Library
and Information Centre
There are also mobile Library and Information Centres, designed in purple and orange, which provide additional services to customers.

All services currently delivered in existing Library and Information Centres across Kirklees are provided on the mobile Library and Information Centres.

These include:
  • benefits advice
  • help filling out forms
  • access to council and community information
  • as well as an excellent choice of books.

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