Library Policies

Automated External Defibrillator,   Adopted April 2018

Behavior/Conduct, Revised April 2020

Board of Trustees Bylaws, Affirmed September 2019

Borrowing & Circulation, Affirmed September 2019

Children's Programming, Revised April 2020

Collection Development, Affirmed September 2019

Credit Cards, Adopted March 2019

Employee Dress, Revised April 2020

Extended Teacher Cards, Revised April 2020

Gifts, Revised April 2020

Inclement Weather, Affirmed April 2020

Internet Use, Revised April 2020

Investments, Revised April 2020

Local History & Genealogy Research, Affirmed September 2018

Meeting Rooms, Revised September 2018

Payment of Claims, Revised December 2019

Personnel, Adopted February 2020

Proctoring, Affirmed September 2018

Reference & Information Services, Affirmed September 2018

Service to Homebound Patrons, Affirmed September 2018

Sex Offenders, Affirmed September 2018

Social Media, Revised April 2020

Unattended Children, Affirmed April 2020

Volunteers, Revised April 2020

Story Times

Teacher Request

Services for Teachers

Teachers, college instructors, home school parents, activity directors at nursing homes and care facilities, and licensed in-home daycare providers are eligible to apply for a Teacher's Card. Materials for classroom use may be checked out with a Teacher's Card for up to 8 weeks without penalty or fines.

If you have a Teacher's Card, you can request to have materials pulled for pick up at the library. Requests must be made at least 24 hours before the materials are needed. The filled request can be picked up at the circulation desk.

To make a request, call (641) 673-0441 or fill out the Teacher's Request form.

Classroom visits and book talks can also be arranged with the Youth Services Librarian through email at cmaleski@oskaloosalibrary.org.

Online Resources

Online Resource Databases

Gale Pages -  A collection of databases covering a wide range of topics

Auto Repair (Chilton Auto Repair) - Authoritative automotive repair covers the

most popular vehicles of the past 30 years.

Books & Authors -   Lively reviews and recommendations makes book selection fun.

         Transparent Language - First time users please click on Sign up tab to create your own 
          personal account. Transparent Language helps millions learn over 100 foreign languages.

Credo - Credo is an easy-to-use tool for research, homework, and other reference needs.

First Search - OCLC First Search service, connecting you to information in a wide range of subjects in 15 databases.

Oskaloosa Temporary Road Closures

Oskaloosa Temporary Road Closures -This is a link to all temporary road closures in Oskaloosa by the Public Works Department.

Books & Libraries

Iowa Locator - The Iowa Locator is the statewide union catalog used by the public and libraries to locate library items. It represents the holdings of 700 Iowa libraries and contains 2.2 million titles.

WorldCat - Search for what you want among more than 1 billion library-owned items, and then find it at a library near you.

Education & Careers

Iowa Workforce Development - A comprehensive statewide system of employment services, education and regulation of health, safety and employment laws.

Occupational Outlook Handbook - Descriptions of different occupations, educational requirements, salaries, working conditions and more.

Government

City of Oskaloosa - The official website of the City of Oskaloosa. Includes contacts for local representatives, agenda and board minutes, and job openings.

Oskaloosa Temporary Road Closures -This is a link to all temporary road closures in Oskaloosa by the Public Works Department.

State of Iowa - State’s official Web portal providing links to Iowa state agencies, Iowa county government sites, and Iowa cities with websites.

State Data Center of Iowa - Source for population, housing, business, and government statistics about Iowa.

Tax Information and Forms

Iowa Department of Revenue - Find and print or file Iowa tax forms.

Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Find and print or file federal tax forms.

Suggestion for Children's Purchase

Suggestion for Teen Purchase