bookmobile
Sign in to saveright|thumb|The bookmobile of the Ottawa Public Library. This particular model is based on a Thomas [[Saf-T-Liner HDX chassis.]] A bookmobile, or mobile library, is a vehicle designed for use as a library. They have been known by many names throughout history, including traveling library, library wagon, book wagon, book truck, library-on-wheels, and book auto service. Bookmobiles expand the reach of traditional libraries by transporting books to potential readers, providing library services to people in otherwise underserved locations (such as remote areas) and/or circumstances (such as reside
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- History
- 19th century
- 20th century
- 21st century
- National Bookmobile Day
- Countries
- Africa
- Asia
- Australia
- Europe
- North America
- South America
- Gallery
- See also
- References
- Further reading
right|thumb|The bookmobile of the Ottawa Public Library. This particular model is based on a Thomas [[Saf-T-Liner HDX chassis.]] A bookmobile, or mobile library, is a vehicle designed for use as a library. They have been known by many names throughout history, including traveling library, library wagon, book wagon, book truck, library-on-wheels, and book auto service. Bookmobiles expand the reach of traditional libraries by transporting books to potential readers, providing library services to people in otherwise underserved locations (such as remote areas) and/or circumstances (such as residents of retirement homes). Bookmobile services and materials (such as Internet access, large print books, and audiobooks), may be customized for the locations and populations served.
Bookmobiles have been based on various means of conveyance, including bicycles, carts, motor vehicles, trains, watercraft, and wagons, as well as camels, donkeys, elephants, horses, and mules.