In 1993-94, Florida had 14,208 home schoolers, one of the largest numbers in the nation.
Public libraries can offer a myriad of services to home schoolers.
Curriculum and recreational materials are requested most , and sometimes the students call ahead to request nonfiction titles on subjects they are studying. Some Concerns Librarians have noted certain challenges associated with providing services for home schoolers. Advances in technology have created a virtual workplace and have made people who telecommute and manage home-based businesses a large and growing part of the work force. Home schooled children may not have the same access to information as other children, and libraries are in a position to help them. Home schooling and the socialization of children.