Contact Information
Kimberly Schaaf
Library Director

City of Oak Park

The City of Oak Park Library Director plans, develops and directs the municipal library program; surveys community reading and literacy needs; and maintains library facilities. Specifically, the Library Director performs in the following capacities:

• Kimberly Schaaf, Library Director
• Plans, coordinates and supervises the Library program, facilities and equipment.
• Supervises the maintenance of Library facilities and services to provide adequate community service.
• Implements and directs comprehensive Library programs for all age groups.
• Coordinates city programs with Library activities.
• Forecasts future Library needs and recommends new and innovative program and services to the community.
• Prepares correspondence and communication pertaining to Library activities and prepares publicity designed to encourage public interest and participation.
• Seeks available local, state and national grants.
• Maintains an inventory of departmental equipment and plans for future equipment needs.
• Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates departmental personnel.
• Networks with organizations and resources to further Library initiatives and offerings.