The ceiling pipes are actually a forced air circulation system. The book collection numbers approximately 380,000 items. The library staff usually chooses materials based on input from users as well as professional reviews. Library staff regularly uses numerous journals and newspapers for reviews of selections made. Librarians, subject experts on the staff and in the community, as well as the general public, all help choose new material.
Selection is an ongoing process.
New items are ordered every day. Through the computer database, patrons can see materials that are on order and the status of items in the collection. Unfortunately, it is difficult to determine an exact time. The automated Interlibrary Loan System is quite efficient, checking the holdings of libraries within a few days. Most interlibrary loan materials arrive at the Thousand Oaks Library within three weeks of being requested.