HQ Function

Serves as the primary public library facility, housing the main collections, administrative offices, and offering a full spectrum of library services, programs, and community resources.

Notable Features:

Historic Carnegie library building (opened in 1904), dedicated Children's Department, Teen Space, public access computers and Wi-Fi, 'The Maker Space' for creative projects, extensive local history and genealogy collection, meeting rooms for public use.

Work Culture:

Public service-oriented, with a strong emphasis on community engagement, literacy, and providing equitable access to information. Staff are generally collaborative, knowledgeable, and dedicated to assisting patrons of all ages and backgrounds.

HQ Significance:

A cornerstone of the Alliance community for over a century, serving as a vital center for education, information, cultural activities, and community connection. It plays a key role in supporting literacy and lifelong learning.

Values Reflected in HQ: Commitment to free access to information, education for all, community service, historical preservation (Carnegie building), adaptation to modern needs (e.g., Maker Space, digital resources), and fostering a love of reading and learning.

Location:

Rodman Public Library is dedicated to serving the informational, educational, and cultural needs of the Alliance, Ohio community and surrounding areas. While its physical presence is local, it provides access to global information through its collections, digital resources (like OverDrive/Libby, Hoopla), and interlibrary loan services. The library actively supports local literacy initiatives, offers diverse programming for all ages, and provides a welcoming public space for individual study, community meetings, and collaborative projects.

Street Address:

215 E Broadway St

City:

Alliance

State/Province:

OH

Country:

USA