GOVERNMENT OF ONEONTA PUBLIC LIBRARY

Oneonta Public Library is governed by the Oneonta Public Library Board of Trustees consisting of five trustees whose appointment must be approved by the Oneonta City Council. The rules governing the Board are set forth in their By-Laws.

The Oneonta Public Library is a department of the City of Oneonta. Library personnel whose salaries are paid by the City come under the City Personnel Policies.

Funding to the library comes from Alabama Public Library Service, the City of Oneonta, and the Blount County Commission.

The Board is responsible for general policy setting, long range planning, and overseeing expenditures. The Director, who is appointed by the Board and approved by the City Council, is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the facility in all its aspects. This includes personnel, materials selection, public relations, budget preparation and allocation, and operational details.