Resource library
What is this?
Thanks to initial funding from the Local Network Fund, we were able to establish our branch resource library a few years ago. We continually add extra titles thanks to fund raising by our members.
With over 350 books, DVDs and educational games available, on a wide range of autism topics, this is an invaluable resource. The books include a number of Asperger novels for children.
View the complete, up-to-date library catalogue here.
Please note:
- Many of these books can also be purchased from the National Autistic Society, Amazon and/or Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
- Over the years some advice and guidance about autism may have changed. The thoughts and advice within our library books are the writers own and, in some cases, may not be the most up-to-date. If you are at all worried or unsure, please seek advice from a professional.
How does it work?
The full Library is open for Branch members at our evening Autism support group meetings, with a smaller selection available at our monthly Family youth club. Our Southampton social groups also have access to a small library. Please check the Diary dates page for dates of meetings.
The Branch also publishes its own useful information leaflets which can be downloaded here.
For those unable to attend meetings regularly, members may contact the Branch Chair to join the library and specific items, if available, may be reserved for arranged collection.
Please see the conditions of library membership and loan below.
Conditions of library membership and loan
Membership is open to all members of the South Hampshire Branch (a branch membership form is available online).
- We ask for a minimum donation of £5.00 for library membership.
- Up to three items may be loaned for a maximum of two months.
- No further items may be borrowed until a library member has returned any overdue loans.
- No loaned items are to be passed on to other persons to borrow – items are for exclusive use of library members only.
- All items must be returned promptly, in good condition, either to a branch meeting or directly to the Branch Chair.
- Videos and other special items may be subject to an individual returnable deposit each time they are loaned.
- Lost or damaged items must be replaced by the borrower, otherwise failure to return items or returning damaged items will result in cancellation of membership and a request to the borrower for an amount equal to the value of the item(s).