Library Departments
Tippecanoe County Public Library is organized into various library departments, each tasked with specific objectives to make your library experience enjoyable and educational. Please find specific department information below.
The TCPL Administration Department is responsible for all internal and external administrative matters for the library, providing managerial leadership, strategic planning, resource management, and direction of the overall operations of all the TCPL branches.
County Librarian: Jos Holman
Division Librarian of Technology and Support Services: Neal Starkey
Division Librarian of Programs and Public Services: Marlene Darnell
Human Resources: Steve Berman
Public Relations: Marina Neal
Finance Manager: vacant
The Circulation Department issues library cards, check materials in & out, shelve materials, and manage holds. In 2014, the Tippecanoe County Public Libraries had over 700,000 visits. We checked out over 1.5 million items, which include books, audio books, CDs, DVDs, and streaming content. The library system has about 100,000 registered cardholders.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Circulation Department
The Facilities Department oversees maintenance of the TCPL buildings and grounds and transports materials between the branches.
The Outreach Services Department serves the communities in the Tippecanoe County Public Library district through several services, including library customers at area nursing home and special care facilities, as well as homebound customers. The department operates the TCPL Mobile Library and manages the library’s talking book and Braille library. Please contact the Outreach Department at 765-429-0169.
Planning and Development coordinates and solicits grants and donations for the library.
The TCPL Reference Department strives to provide the information resources and guidance necessary to facilitate the continuing education of the residents of Tippecanoe County. Our staff includes several professional librarians and paraprofessionals who are available to answer questions and assist with a variety of informational needs.
The Technical Services Department provides Acquisitions, Cataloging, Processing, and Automation functions at the Tippecanoe County Public Library.
You can find information about collection development on the policies page.
The Youth Department provides storytimes and other services for children and their caregivers.