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Directions to the Oakland Public Library, NJ
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| Abby Sanner, Director | 201-337-3742 ext 204 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Circulation | 201-337-3742 ext 200 | This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
| Children’s Services | 201-337-3742 ext 208 | |
| Adult Services | 201-337-3742 ext 211 | |
| Fax | 201-337-0261 |
OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY MISSION
The Oakland Public Library is a cultural center facilitating timely access to information, ideas and
forms of creative expression.
The mission of the Oakland Public Library is to provide library resources and services to meet the
evolving educational, cultural, recreational and informational needs of the community and to
encourage lifelong learning.
The Library will accomplish this mission effectively by providing excellence in its staff, facilities,
collections, technology and programs and by participating in cooperative networks, and community
and business partnerships.
The Library is a dynamic, ever-changing resource center responding to the needs of the public it
serves.
The Library upholds the principles of intellectual freedom.
The Library upholds the public’s right to know by providing people of all ages with access to and
guidance regarding information and collections which reflect diverse points of view.
LIBRARY ORGANIZATION AT THE OAKLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Board of Trustees at the Oakland Public Library
The Oakland Public Library Board of Trustees is responsible for setting overall policy and for
overseeing the finances of the library so the library can fulfill its mission and provide excellent service
to the community.
The Board is composed of five trustees who are appointed by the Mayor of the Borough of Oakland
for 5-year terms and two ex-officio members – the Superintendent of Schools and the Mayor.
2014 Trustees at the Oakland Public Library
| Kilday, Teresa | Treasurer | 2016 |
| Levine, Ronne | President | 2016 |
| Matts, Jennifer | Vice President | 2015 |
| Peterson, Geri | ||
| Vallone, Marilyn | Secretary | 2014 |
Ex-Officio Members of the Board
| Schwager, Linda | Mayor |
| Quinlan, Sadie | Mayor's Delegate |
| Coffa, Dr. Gina | Superintendent |
| Clark, Glenn | Superintendent's Delegate |
2014 Board Meeting Dates
Meetings are held the second Thursday of the month except if noted. Meetings start at 7:00 pm at the
library and are open to the public.
July 10th
August 14th
September 11th
October 9th
November 13th
December 11th
The date for the first meeting in 2015 will be Janurary 8th.
Meeting dates July through December will be determined at the June meeting.
Minutes are available upon request with a fee of $15 per copy or you can download them below.
Board Minutes 2013
| January 2013 | February 2013 | March 2013 | April 2013 |
| May 2013 | June 2013 | July 2013 | August 2013 |
| September 2013 | October 2013 | November 2013 | December 2013 |
Board Minutes 2014
| January 2014 | February 2014 | March 2014 | April 2014 |
| May 2014 | June 2014 | July 2014 | August 2014 |
| September 2014 | October 2014 | November 2014 | December 2014 |
Oakland Public Library Policies
A full PDF copy of the Oakland Public Library Policies, approved by the Board of Trustees, can be
found by clicking here.
Meeting rooms are available to the public in the Oakland Public Library, subject to our Meeting Room Policy. If you would like to use a meeting room, please fill out our Meeting Room Application Form and our Meeting Room Agreement.
BCCLS (Bergen County Cooperative Library Services)
The Oakland Public Library is a member of BCCLS (“Buckles”) which is composed of 75 public
libraries mostly in Bergen County. Each library is separate and independent and is supported by its
own community. However, the libraries share the computer network, database, and circulation
system operated by BCCLS. Each BCCLS library shares its resources with other members through
reciprocal borrowing programs. For more information, click here: www.bccls.org
New Jersey State Library
The New Jersey State Library provides valuable services to all residents of New Jersey. These
include the law library used by the State Legislature, the Talking Book and Braille Center, and the
premier collection of local history in New Jersey. The Library Development Bureau supports local
libraries like Oakland by funding valuable shared reference services and databases and the state-
wide delivery service for sharing books. For more information, click here.