Library Administration
Mission and Roles
The mission of the Olean Public Library is to improve the community's quality of life by providing equal access to materials in various formats, programming and services for patrons of all ages, and a capable and professional staff available to assist members of the greater Olean community in support of their educational, informational, and leisure needs.
Popular Materials Library
The Olean Public Library features current, high-demand, high-interest materials in a variety of formats for persons of all ages. The library actively promotes and encourages the use of the collection.Family's Door to Learning
The Olean Public Library encourages families to develop an interest in reading and learning through services for all children, young adults, and adults as well as parents and children together. Cooperation with other child and family oriented agencies in the community is ongoing.Reference Library
The library actively promotes timely, accurate, and useful information for community residents. The library promotes on-site and telephone reference and information services to aid users in locating needed information. The library participates in interlibrary loan and cooperative reference services to meet patron needs for information not available locally.Independent Learning Center
The Olean Public Library supports senior citizens and individuals of all ages pursuing a sustained program of learning on an independent basis. The library maintains a strong non-fiction collection in support of independent learning projects.Board of Trustees
| term expires | ||
| Ann Lehman | President | 2008 |
| Paula Elder | Vice President | 2009 |
| Darcy Branch | Secretary | 2012 |
| Michael Kasperski | Treasurer | 2011 |
| Earl McElfresh | Trustee | 2010 |
| Lanna Waterman | Trustee | 2011 |
| Edward Wagner | Trustee | 2012 |
Board Meeting
The next Olean Public Library Board meeting is scheduled for Wed., Jan. 16 @ 5:30 PM. The Library Board meets one evening per month September through June, usually on the third Wednesday of the month. These meetings are open to the public.
Library Budget
Each Winter, the library director and the Board of Trustees prepare a budget for the following year. In the Spring, this budget is voted on by registered Olean City School District voters. The vote takes place at the library on a date set by the Library Board. An election of one or more board member(s) also takes place at this time.
Long Range Plan
This Long Range Plan was adopted by the Board of Trustees on Jun. 15, 2005. The plan was created by a comittee consisting of the following:
- Darcy Branch, Library Board Trustee
- Lance Chaffee, Library Director
- Ann Lehman, Library Board Trustee
- Carole McNall, Friends of the Library
- Kim Mahar, Reference Librarian