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ABOUT THE LIBRARY
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The mission of the Austin Public Library is to provide a wide range of information and services to enrich the lives of all members of our community.

Facts

• Austin Public Library Fact Sheet
• Austin Public Library Strategic Plan (PDF, Adobe Acrobat required)
• Austin Public Library Facilities Master Plan (PDF, Adobe Acrobat required)
• Austin Public Library Technology Plan Approval Letter (PDF, Adobe Acrobat required)
• Art in Public Places at the Austin Public Library
• Employment Opportunities at the Austin Public Library
• John Henry Faulk Biography
• Holiday Schedule
• Library Locations, Phone Numbers, Hours, and Acronyms
• Parking Options at the Faulk Central Library and the Austin History Center

Policies

• Gift Policy
• Internet Access and Public Computers
• Public Use Workstations Acceptable Use Policy
• Web Filtering at the Austin Public Library
• Web Filtering Request for Reconsideration Form
• Wireless Access Acceptable Use Policy
• Library Cards and Circulation Policies
  • Austin Public Library Adult Card Application Information
    • Adult Star Card Application (PDF, Adobe Acrobat required)
  • Austin Public Library Youth Card Application Information
    • Youth Star Card Application (PDF, Adobe Acrobat required)
• Library Bill of Rights
• Library Displays, Exhibits, Bulletin Boards Policy Statement
• Materials Selection Policy
• Meeting Rooms
• Nonresident Library Card Information
• Posting to the Library Blog
• Privacy Statement
• Reference Service Policies
• Statement of Policies (behavior)
• Street and Facility Naming Policy (City of Austin) (PDF, Adobe Acrobat required)
  • Application for Naming Facilities for the Austin Public Library
    (PDF, Adobe Acrobat required)
• Youth Material Levels

Library Commission
The advisory board to the City Council, the City Manager, and the Library in all matters pertaining to the establishment and operation of the Austin Public Library. Library Commission meetings are held monthly on the fourth Monday at 7:00 p.m., except for August and December.

For more information visit the City Clerk's Boards and Commissions page.

Telephone Numbers

• Locations and Hours: (512) 974-7301
• Information and Reference: (512) 974-7400
• Spanish Information Line: (512) 482-8398
• Youth Programs: (512) 974-7465
• Austin History Center: (512) 974-7480

Addresses
Mailing: Austin Public Library P.O. Box 2287 Austin TX 78768-2287
Administrative Office: Faulk Central Library, Austin Public Library 800 Guadalupe St. Austin TX 78701
Shipping: Austin Public Library Warehouse 651 N. Pleasant Valley Rd. Austin, TX 78702

For other addresses see Hours and Locations.

People

• - Director of Libraries, (512) 974-7444
• - Assistant Director of Libraries, (512) 974-7446
• - Assistant Director for Public Services, (512) 974-7466
• - Programs and Partnerships, (512) 974-7528
• - Austin History Center Manager, (512) 974-7436
• - Branch Services Manager, (512) 974-7459
• - Central Library Services Manager, (512) 974-7437
• - Facilities Planning Manager, (512) 974-7495
• - Collection & Cataloging Services Manager, (512) 974-7476
• - Cataloging Services, (512) 974-7588
• - Collection Development Coordinator, (512) 974-7367
• - Circulation Support, (512) 974-7427
• - Financial Manager, (512) 974-7433
• - Human Resources Manager, (512) 974-7450
• - Interlibrary Loan Librarian, (512) 974-7399
• - Manager, Information System & Business Enterprise, (512) 974-7304
• - Volunteer Services Coordinator, (512) 974-7443