Allegheny County Library Assoc

ACLA Mobile Services uses bookmobiles to supplement library services offered by Member Libraries. The program has three distinct routes with a bookmobile dedicated to each. The Preschool Route visits Headstart and preschool facilities,the Senior Route provides library service into the lobby of senior facilities and the Community Route takes the library to unserved or underserved communities (for a fee) upon request.

Accounting Services: In addition to doing the accounting work for the Allegheny County Library Association itself, ACLAs Accounting Management Services provides accounting services to Member Libraries on an opt-in basis. The Accounting Management Services staff handled all Accounts Payable, Reporting, and Audit requirements for these libraries. The goal is to provide high quality accounting services to participating libraries in as efficient a manner as possible, with the highest level of reporting accuracy and transparency. The service is fee-based to recover costs.

Youth Services. ACLA's Youth Services Coordinator provides ongoing consulting to youth services staff throughout the County. The Youth Services Coordinator is the liaison to youth services staff at the state level and promotes regional and state-wide initiatives, such as Cruise into Kindergarten. She augments County resources by establishing relationships with community organizations. She coordinates professional development, such as training for summer learning programs, child development and STEM and Maker education. She represents county libraries at community events.