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2310 Sealy Street, Galveston, TX 77550-2220 |
(409) 763-8854 fax (409) 763-0275 |
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Administration
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Children's Services
Circulation
Information Technology
Library Acquisitions
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AdministrationJohn Augelli Executive Director 409 763-8854 ext. 114 |
Lisa Jamail Administrative Services Manager 409 763-8854 ext.121 |
Gretchen Schulz Controller 409 763-8854 ext. 128 |
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| The Administration Office is responsible for the overall supervision of the Library, including human resource management, accounting, payroll, meeting room reservations, and maintenance of financial, personnel, statistical, and administrative records. Top of Page |
Adult Services|
Maurine Sweeney Department Head
409 763-8854 ext. 140 |
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| Reference librarians are on hand to help library patrons find what they looking for, whether it be an ebook, reading recommendation or help with research. Books and audiobooks not owned by the Rosenberg Library can be borrowed from another library, free of charge, through Interlibrary Loan.
The department orders materials in all formats for adults and teens, including hundreds of magazines and newspapers. The physical collection includes classic and contemporary fiction and non-fiction on a large range of subjects. There are movies, music, audiobooks, and sheet music available for checkout as well as an extensive collection of downloadable ebooks, e-audiobooks, videos and online databases that can be accessed anywhere with an internet connection. There is also a fax service and a self-serve photocopy machine in the department. Rosenberg Library is headquarters of the Galveston County Library System. Its Extension Services, funded by the Galveston County Commissioners Court to serve all of Galveston County, delivers materials to homebound and institutionalized people who are unable to get to a library. They maintain depository collections of books and audiobooks in Galveston County nursing and retirement homes and other selected locations. Extension Services also provides Book-By-Mail service to homebound patrons (contact Extension at (409) 763-8854 x.136). Top of Page |
Children's Services|
Karen Stanley
Department Head
409 763-8854 ext. 119 |
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| Rosenberg Library is currently housing the Children’s Department in the Patrons’ Room, an area full of windows and 1904 charm. There are two professional children’s librarians on staff who provide free outreach programs to groups in the community and are pleased to offer suggestions regarding age appropriate materials.
As the Library continues to recover from Hurricane Ike more services will become available. To request an outreach program for a group, or assistance with recommendations please contact Karen Stanley (kstanley@rosenberg-library.org or phone (409) 763-8854 ext. 119) or Barbara Arnold (barnold@rosenberg-library.org or phone (409) 763-8854 ext. 161 or 135). |
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Circulation|
Carolyn Williams
Department Head
409 763-8854 ext. 141 |
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| The Circulation Department is responsible for the lending of all library materials. Library cards are issued by the department and are free to residents of Galveston, residents of the State of Texas, and property owners on Galveston Island. To obtain a card, you must present a picture I.D. card and verification of your current mailing address. Lost or destroyed cards will be replaced at a cost of $2.00. Notify the Library immediately if your library card is lost or stolen.
Rosenberg Library patrons are also eligible to apply for a TexShare Library card. A TexShare card grants the cardholder borrowing privileges at all 400+ TexShare libraries across the state. TexShare cards are issued for a period of twelve months. To qualify for this card, patrons must meet the following criteria: must be a member of the Rosenberg Library for at least six months and in good standing with the Library. |
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Information Technology|
Jay Sims
Department Head
409 763-8854 ext. 131 |
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jsims@rosenberg-library.org |
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The Information Technology (IT - Computer Services) Department is responsible for the administration of the Library's computer network, email services, web sites, and the computer lab. The
computer lab offers multiple computer workstations for Internet access, word processing, and other software. A lab attendant is available for individual assistance with the use of the computers. Classes are offered in  basic computer topics for the public. The lab also offers printing in both color and black and white
for a small fee.
Rosenberg Library is served by two high-speed internet lines for staff and public use, with free wireless access throughout the building. Our websites are hosted on in-house servers. |
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Library Acquisitions|
Maurine Sweeney
Department Head
409 763-8854 ext. 140 |
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| The Acquisitions Department is responsible for purchasing, receiving and cataloging materials added to the library’s collections. This department maintains the information in the online catalog so that library patrons can locate materials and place holds on items that are on order or checked out. | |
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Operations|
David Baines Operations Chief 409
763-8854 ext. 170 |
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| The Operations Department provides Rosenberg Library's maintenance, janitorial and security services. |
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Special Collections|
Casey Edward Greene
Department Head 409 763-8854 ext. 117 |
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Photographs Wanted
Special Collections is looking for photographs of two historic Galveston buildings: the
Galveston Auditorium and the Cotton Palace. For more information, please click the button below.
Other historic Galveston area photographs are also welcome. Please contact this department for more information.
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The Galveston and Texas History Center collects, preserves and organizes archival materials that document the history of Galveston and Texas. We focus on Galveston from the city’s incorporation in 1839 through the present. Our collection also relates to Texas from the Spanish period to the end of the Civil War.
The Rosenberg Library Museum maintains and exhibits an artifact collection and a fine art collection that emphasize the history of Galveston and the Republic of Texas. Permanent and alternating exhibits are displayed in the Lykes, Hutchings, and Harris Galleries on the third floor, and throughout the building. Admission is free. |
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