Article I Identification The name of this organization is the Oakfield Public Library, located in the Village of Oakfield Wisconsin, existing by virtue of the provisions of Chapter 43 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and exercising the powers and authority and assuming the responsibilities delegated to it under said statute. Article II Board of Trustees Section 1. Number and qualifications. The governing body of the library is composed of five members as appointed by the Village...
Please view our records retention policy as a PDF for detailed information. Social Media posts (Facebook, twitter, etc) and library web pages are considered records but are not specifically mentioned in the records retention schedule. For example, Facebook posts about upcoming activities are similar to the sort of article that can be found in library newsletters. Therefore, keep those posts as you would newsletters (current year + 3 years). Approved by the Oakfield Public Library...
Persons attending public library programs maybe videotaped or photographed as an audience member. These images may be used for library programming or promotion, including display on the library’s website, or print or social media. Attendees and/or participants consent to having their photograph taken and used for such purposes. To ensure the privacy of all individuals, including children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without approval from the photographed subject,...
Outdoor Sign The usage of the outdoor sign at the Oakfield Public Library will be determined by the director and/or staff and the library board. Special programs and items of interest at the library will have precedence. Village wide events will also be displayed as often as requested. Use of the sign for individual accomplishments will not be considered. Bulletin Board & Literature Distribution The Library maintains a bulletin board and a brochure rack for...
The Oakfield Public Library is dedicated to providing a welcoming and safe environment for people of all ages. Children age 7 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian or responsible caregiver when visiting the library. Children ages 8 and older are welcome to use the library appropriately on their own. When concerns arise about a child left unsupervised, library staff will attempt to contact a parent or caregiver. If a parent or caregiver cannot...
The Oakfield Public Library offers the following equipment for use by library patrons: Library Equipment Copier/Scanner/Printers -- Color prints $.15 -- B&W prints $.10 Desktop computers Library Equipment Available for Loan May be used by groups at the discretion of library personnel Projector Portable projection screen Must be used in the library or on library grounds at the discretion of library personnel. Laptop Chromebook Scanner Devices are available on a first come first served basis....
The Oakfield Public Library provides access to the internet as a means to enhance the information and learning opportunities for the citizens of the library's service area. Access to the internet is available to all patrons; however, this service may be restricted at any time for use not consistent with the guidelines. The use of all forms of that access is bound by this policy and it applies to all digital equipment, whether personal or...
Loan Periods and Fines Loan Period Magazines 7 days DVDs 7 days Books 21 days New Materials 14 days Books on CD 21 days Books on Cassette 21 days CD's 21 days Interlibrary Loans varies There is a limit of 10 videos that may be checked out and a maximum of 75 items. Library Cards Anyone living in the Village of Oakfield, Fond du Lac County, or other counties in the Winnefox Library System, may...
Purpose and Scope of the Local History Collection The purpose of the local history collection is to preserve materials that document the history of the village of Oakfield and the surrounding areas in Fond du Lac and northern Dodge Counties and to make these materials available to researchers and the general public. Subject areas include: early settlers, ethnic groups, family, business, work, and prominent individuals and events. The library will collect books, documents, maps, memorabilia,...
Selection and the Library’s Mission The Oakfield Public Library Board of Trustees has adopted this policy to assist in fulfilling its mission to enrich lives by connecting community, information, and ideas to promote literacy, lifelong learning, and exploration. This policy which guides the selection of materials for the Oakfield Public Library is intended to comply with the American Library Association’s “Library Bill of Rights” and its “Freedom to Read Statement.” Final responsibility for selection of...