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Library Services
Oakmont Carnegie Library has a collection of over 28,000
items, including:
| Books for all ages |
Videos and DVDs |
| Books on Audio Cassette and Compact Disc (CD) |
Newspapers |
| Music CD's |
Pennsylvania History & Genealogy |
| Magazines for all ages |
Maps |
| Large Print Books |
Tax Forms |
| Pamphlets |
Travel Information |
An updated Reference Collection, Business and Investment
Information and Employment Resources are also available in print format and
on the Web.
Library
Policies
Mission:
The
mission of the Oakmont Carnegie Library is to enrich the community through
lifelong learning, creativity, and recreation.
Vision:
We envision the Oakmont Carnegie
Library as a welcoming community hub of intellectual, leisure and
technological resources and educational programs for residents of all ages.
- Registration
 | All residents of Allegheny County are eligible for a free card.
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| The card may be used at any county library participating in the EIN
(Electronic Information Network). |
| Non-residents of Allegheny County may receive a card if they have an
ACCESS PA
sticker on their Home library card. |
| Proof of correct current address is required.
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- Circulation
| The Library Card MUST be presented when borrowing materials.
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| Card holders are responsible for all material charged to their card.
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| All materials except for videos, DVDs, and some bestsellers
circulate for 21 days.
Videos, DVDs and selected bestsellers circulate
for 7 days. |
| Maximum total items checked out per card is 50, including 10 music
CDs, 5 videos
and 5 DVDs. |
| The current issue of magazines, all consumer information magazines and
reference materials do not circulate and must be used in the
library.
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- Renewals
| All material may be renewed except material on hold for another
person. |
| Materials may be renewed by telephone. Please be ready to give your
library card number to do this.
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- Overdue Books
| Late fee for adult items owned by Oakmont Library is $.15 per day
per item. |
| Late fee for juvenile items owned by Oakmont Library is $.10 per day
per item. |
| Late fee for videos and DVDs owned by Oakmont Library is $1.00 per
day per item. |
| Fines per item shall not exceed the cost of the item.
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| Fines on items owned by other libraries may be different; the fine
is determined
by the owning library. |
| Materials overdue by more than 2 months will result in action by the
Magistrate's Court.
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- Lost Material
| The charge for lost material is the current replacement cost of the
item. |
| There may be a $5.00 billing fee charged by the owning library.
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| A $5.00 re-processing fee will be deducted from refunds if lost/paid
material is later
returned.
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- Damaged material
| The charge for damaged material is the current replacement cost of
the item.
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Computer Workstation Use
- Computer
and Internet Use
- CIPA Compliance
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