The Newark Public Library is the largest municipal library in New Jersey with a collection of more than 1.5 million books, audio and visual materials, and unique collections of prints, photographs, and historical documents. The historic Main Library is at 5 Washington Street in downtown Newark. The seven branches serve as neighborhood anchors in the City. Among the many free resources offered to the community throughout Newark are assistance with employment searches, cultural programs and films, exhibits, book signings, business research, and other events for adults and children. The Library is a vital part of the civic and cultural fabric of Newark.
The Middletown Township Public Library is a civic institution that provides materials, ideas, information, technology and cultural opportunities to enrich, empower and educate.
The Library Trustees, Staff, and Volunteers uphold the following Core Values, to:
* Act with integrity, honesty and fairness.
* Treat our customers, co-workers and volunteers with dignity and respect. We believe people are important, and value their diversity.
* Respond to our customers in a timely and accurate manner.
* Encourage staff innovation and creativity. Recognize team work and superior performance. Support continuing education.
* Protect each customer’s right to privacy with respect to information sought and materials consulted or borrowed.
* Resist censorship.
* Educate and inform our community of the roles and responsibilities of the library, its governance and finance.
* Act in a professional manner, always mindful of the impression we make on our customers and co-workers.
* Conduct our business affairs economically, accurately and with integrity.
* Be aware of library technology trends and adopt change as necessary