named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Library Services
Provides public access to books, digital resources, internet, educational programs, and community events at the Oceanside Library location
activities · 10 groups
What they do
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Public Access to Digital and Physical Library Collections 3 activities
- Administers library membership and registrationOffers free library membership to residents of the Oceanside School District who are registered voters and makes Library Association applications available both at the Circulation Desk and online.
- Provides access to online databases and streaming servicesOffers 24/7 free access to online databases and streaming services for library cardholders.
- Provides library servicesOffers public access to a collection of over 258,000 items for more than 25,000 registered cardholders in the Oceanside community. Services include physical and digital resources, regular operating hours, and membership to residents of the Oceanside School District who are registered voters.
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Transparent Governance Meetings 1 activity
- Governs through Board of TrusteesOperates as an independent agency with full administrative and policy control held by its Board of Trustees, which holds meetings on the last Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
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Organizational Sustainability Management 1 activity
- Manages annual budgetPrepares an annual budget with assistance from library staff.
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Public Access Technology Services 1 activity
- Offers public access to podcast equipmentProvides podcasting equipment for public use as part of its technology access services.
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Library of Things Lending 1 activity
- Operates Library of Things programAllows patrons to borrow tools, technology, and unique items at no cost with a valid library card.
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Summer and Seasonal Reading Programs 1 activity
- Operates Summer Reading ProgramRuns an annual Summer Reading Program for all ages from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Regional Library Resource Sharing 1 activity
- Operates as part of a cooperative library systemParticipates in a cooperative system that includes all public libraries in Nassau County as member libraries.
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Library-Provided Cultural Access Passes 1 activity
- Provides museum passesOffers museum passes to local museums for library cardholders aged 18 and older, with advance booking available up to 30 days.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Reviews program proposalsReviews program proposals on a monthly basis as part of its programming and service planning process.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Conducts staff development sessionsHolds monthly staff development sessions, which result in delayed opening and early closing on the first Tuesday of each month.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$8.30M
Contributions & grants$8.02M97%
Program service revenue$16K0%
Investment income$261K3%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$8.32M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead16%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$4.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$46.72M
Cash$5.68M
Investments$0
Liabilities$42.05M
Net assets$4.67M
Liquid reserves8.2 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -7.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTINA MARRA | DIRECTOR | 35 | $228K |
| ANTHONY IOVINO | ASST DIRECTOR | 35 | $206K |
board members · 7
- ANITA NAMDAR — Trustee
- DANIEL FAUST — President
- ELLEN SULLIVAN — Secretary
- JANET PEARSALL — Vice President
- PATRICIA ROTH — Treasurer
- RICHARD WOODS — Trustee
- THERESA FINNERAN — Trustee
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- Friends of the Oceanside Library Partner — Non-profit corporation that supports the Library through fundraising and advocacy
- Long Island Library Resources Council Network — Member of the Long Island Library Resources Council, a regional library network.
- Nassau County Board of Elections Government — Requires members to be registered with the Nassau County Board of Elections to vote in Library Association meetings.
- Nassau Library System Network — Oceanside Library is a member of the Nassau Library System, a consortium of 54 public libraries in Nassau County.
- Oceanside School District Government — Acts as tax agent for the library and its residents vote on the library budget.
- School District Government — School District serves as tax agent for the Library by law.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Centered Programmingmethodology: community-centered programmingBy designing programs based on community needs, resource alignment, and local relevance, the library increases engagement and ensures services are both accessible and meaningful to residents, because programming that reflects community input leads to higher utilization and impact.
- Independent Governance with Public Accountabilitymethodology: independent_governanceBy operating as an independent agency governed by a Board of Trustees while holding public meetings, the library ensures autonomous decision-making and policy control while maintaining transparency and community trust, because institutional independence enables responsive local governance without political interference.
- Library of Things for Expanded Accessmethodology: library-of-thingsBy lending non-traditional items like tools and technology, the library extends learning beyond books and supports hands-on skill development, because access to physical creation tools democratizes learning and meets diverse community needs.
- Technology Access as Equity Interventionmethodology: technology-access-supportBy providing access to podcasting and other media creation technologies, the library lowers barriers to creative expression and digital participation, because equitable access to production tools fosters inclusion and empowers underrepresented voices.