Roanoke Public Library

What Roanoke Public Library does

Roanoke Public Library is a single-location municipal public library serving the Town of Roanoke, Indiana (population approximately 1,784 as of 2023), housed in a 3,000-square-foot space within the renovated Historic Coil Factory Building at 314 N. Main Street since 2013. The institution was originally established in 1900 and previously operated from the Roanoke Town Hall before the relocation. It is governed by a seven-member Library Board of Trustees appointed by county and town bodies and is funded primarily by Town of Roanoke property taxes.

The library's core offering is a comprehensive set of public library services: free library cards for residents and property owners (with non-resident cards at $69/year and PLAC cards at $70/year), physical lending of books, DVDs, audiobooks, and magazines, six public internet-connected computers, free WiFi, and a slate of ancillary fee-based services including printing, copying, faxing, scanning, laminating, notary, CD/DVD repair, 3D printing, meeting room rental, and free test proctoring. Digital distribution is layered through OverDrive (e-books, audiobooks), Hoopla (movies, music, audiobooks, e-books), ABCmouse.com (children's education), and INSPIRE's databases (LearningExpress Library, Hoosier State Chronicles, Indiana Legacy). The technology backbone is the Evergreen Indiana integrated library system with the Aspen Discovery Layer for unified catalog access, and the library holds a specialized Transportation History Collection covering canals, railroads, and motor vehicles with local Roanoke focus.

The business model is a hybrid of tax appropriations, transaction fees, subscription-based non-resident and PLAC cards, and tax-deductible donations channeled through the Roanoke Public Library Building Corporation (a 501(c)(3) entity). Customers are segmented primarily by geography (town residents vs. non-residents) and use case (children/students, job seekers/career changers), with go-to-market executed via community presence, the Fall Festival booth, the local school partnership, and the library website rather than paid marketing. Headcount is reported at 13, with Library Director Celia Bandelier and Library Assistant Karen Baker as named staff.

Name

Roanoke Public Library

Legal name

(Town of) Roanoke Public Library

Website

https://roanoke.lib.in.us

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Single-location municipal public library in Roanoke, Indiana serving approximately 1,784 town residents with physical and digital lending, public computing, community programming, and ancillary services, funded by local property taxes, non-resident card fees, and donations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Public Library Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Libraries & Information Services (BPAIACAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Library User Services & Information Support (Reference, Research Help, Instruction Support) (EDAEAGAL), Library Collections & Cataloging Services (Acquisitions, Metadata, Circulation) (EDAEAGAE), Libraries, Archives & Special Collections (BPAGAHAF)

Keywords

• Public library services
• Community programming
• Digital media lending
• Interlibrary loan
• Children's literacy programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Roanoke

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Funding: Primary funding source from town of Roanoke property taxes for residents living within town limits. Library card is free for residents and property owners in the Town of Roanoke.
2. Non-Resident Library Cards: Annual fee of $69 for non-residents to obtain a Roanoke Public Library card. Student cards free for Roanoke Elementary School students living outside town limits.
3. PLAC Cards: Public Library Access Card at $70 per year, allowing borrowing from all public libraries in Indiana
4. Service Fees: Fees for printing (10-90 cents per page), faxing ($1 for first 5 pages plus 25 cents each additional), laminating (50 cents-$1), notary ($2), scanning, CD/DVD repair ($1), and 3D printing
5. Donations and Sponsorships: Tax-deductible donations through Roanoke Public Library Building Corporation (501c3), program sponsorships ranging from $100-$2500, book dedications

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Roanoke Public Library is a municipal public library that lends physical materials (books, DVDs, audiobooks, magazines) and provides digital media access, public computer/Wi-Fi, printing/copying/faxing/scanning/laminating, notary services, 3D printing, and test proctoring to town residents and non-residents. It operates community programs (preschool story time, LEGO Club, teen programs, summer reading) and a unique Transportation History special collection. Services are supported by the Evergreen Indiana consortium catalog (Aspen Discovery Layer) and INSPIRE statewide database access.

Product overview

Roanoke Public Library offers a comprehensive range of public library services as a single-location public library in Roanoke, Indiana. The library's core offerings include physical services such as library card services (free for town residents), six public computers with internet access, free wireless internet, printing/copying/faxing/scanning services, laminating, notary public services, meeting room rental, test proctoring, CD/DVD repair, 3D printing, and interlibrary loans. The library also provides digital media access through Overdrive, Hoopla, ABCmouse.com, INSPIRE databases, and Chilton Library. Programming includes summer reading programs, preschool story time, LEGO Club, and teen programs. Special collections focus on local transportation history. The library uses the Evergreen Indiana consortium catalog system and Aspen Discovery for material discovery. After-hours pickup lockers enable contactless material retrieval. Services are funded through property taxes for residents and annual fees for non-residents.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Library Card Services Library card issuance for town residents (free with proof of residency), non-residents ($69/year), Roanoke Elementary students outside town limits (free), and PLAC cards ($70/year) for statewide Indiana library access. Resident cards expire after 2 years.
• Public Computer and Internet Access Six public computers connected to the internet plus free wireless internet (Wi-Fi) throughout the library with outlets available for device charging. Available to library patrons during operating hours.
• Printing Services Black and white and color printing from public computers at $0.10–$0.30 per black-and-white page and $0.30–$0.90 per color page, with double-sided and legal-size options at premium rates.
• Copying Services Black and white and color copying services provided by library staff, with various paper sizes available.
• Faxing Services Outgoing and incoming fax services at $1 for the first 5 pages and $0.25 for each additional page.
• Scanning Services Document scanning to email or USB drive at the same cost schedule as faxing ($1 for first 5 pages, $0.25 per additional page).
• Laminating Services Document laminating services at various sizes, from $0.50 for small items up to $1.00 for standard size.
• Notary Public Services Notary services provided by Library Director Celia Bandelier for $2.00 per document, available during most library hours except noon–1pm and when the director is away.
• Meeting Room Rental Program room available for not-for-profit group meetings, with restrictions and availability requirements.
• Test Proctoring and Monitoring Free test monitoring and proctoring services for college exams, homeschooling, and correspondence courses.
• After-Hours Pick-Up Lockers Secure lockers near the parking lot for contactless pickup of reserved library materials outside regular library hours, with an access code provided to patrons.
• 3D Printing 3D printing service at $0.10 per gram of filament or $1 per hour, available at specified times with staff supervision.
• CD/DVD Repair Disc repair service for minor scratches on CDs and DVDs at $1 per disc.
• Interlibrary Loan Materials borrowed from other libraries within the Evergreen Indiana system or through interlibrary loan, allowing card holders to access collections statewide.
• Summer Reading Program Seasonal reading programs for children and teens held during June and July at 10am, 11am, and 2pm.
• Preschool Story Time Weekly story time program for preschoolers held during the school year at 10:30 AM.
• LEGO Club After-school LEGO building program for children, held during the school year.
• Teen Programs Weekly programs for tweens and teens including activities such as rock painting, patriotic crafts, and sand art.
• Digital Media Services (OverDrive and Hoopla) Access to digital ebooks and audiobooks through OverDrive and Hoopla platforms for library cardholders.
• ABCmouse.com Educational Platform Free educational platform available at the library featuring 5,000+ interactive books, educational games, puzzles, art activities, and songs for children.
• INSPIRE Indiana Virtual Library Access Free statewide database access including LearningExpress Library, Hoosier State Chronicles, and Indiana Legacy genealogy resources.
• Chilton Library Online automotive repair database providing car repair information and manuals, accessible to Evergreen Indiana library card holders.
• Transportation History Collection Special collection documenting local transportation history including canals, railroads, and motor vehicles, with books, pictures, audio/visual materials, and historical documents.
• Free Book Cart Free books available for patron take-home, with optional freewill donations accepted.
• Aspen Discovery Catalog Online catalog system for finding all library materials including online and in-house holdings, integrated with Evergreen Indiana, available at roanoke.evergreenindiana.org.

Quantifiable outcome

• Access to statewide library consortium with inter-library loan capabilities
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Evergreen Indiana Library ConsortiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationStatewide library consortium providing shared catalog system (Evergreen Indiana ILS), Aspen Discovery Layer, and inter-library loan capabilities. Allows Roanoke card holders to access and borrow materials from any participating library in Indiana.
• INSPIRE (Indiana's Virtual Library)coreTechnology or IntegrationIndiana State Library service providing freely-available internet-accessible array of information resources including LearningExpress Library, Hoosier State Chronicles historical newspapers, Indiana Legacy genealogy resources, and various databases.
• Driving-Tests.orgminorOthersPartnership providing free Indiana permit practice tests, driver's handbooks, and study resources on the library website. Includes car, motorcycle, and road signs practice tests.
• Roanoke Public Library Building CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner501c3 non-profit corporation established to maintain the future of the library. Accepts tax-deductible donations and manages building corporation activities for library support.
• Huntington County GovernmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerE-government partnership providing links to county services including commissioners, council, auditor, treasurer, animal control, GIS, circuit court, tax information, assessor, election information, and community school resources.
• State of IndianacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGateway to Indiana state government services including online services, Department of Workforce Development, SNAP benefits, Indiana General Assembly, and state health department.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Indiana State Library: The statewide library authority that administers INSPIRE, professional development, and state-level funding for Indiana's public libraries. A broader incumbent that shapes the policy, funding, and digital resource environment in which Roanoke Public Library operates.

Others

• Age of Learning (ABCmouse): Provider of the ABCmouse.com educational platform offered free at Roanoke Public Library for children. An enabling content partner supporting the library's early literacy mission rather than a direct competitor.
• Hoopla Digital: A digital content platform providing movies, music, audiobooks, and ebooks to library cardholders. A technology/infrastructure partner whose integration with the Roanoke catalog enables digital lending — adjacent to rather than competitive with library operations.
• OverDrive: A leading digital media platform for libraries providing ebooks and audiobooks. A core enabling partner for Roanoke's digital lending services and a strategic supplier for library e-content nationwide.
• INSPIRE (Indiana's Virtual Library): Indiana State Library-administered virtual library providing Roanoke patrons access to databases, genealogy resources, and LearningExpress Library. An enabling ecosystem partner that dramatically expands the digital resource catalog available to small-town patrons.
• Evergreen Indiana Library Consortium: The statewide integrated library system and consortium that Roanoke Public Library belongs to. An enabling infrastructure partner providing shared catalog, inter-library loan, and Aspen Discovery Layer — essential to Roanoke's ability to offer resources beyond its local footprint.

Direct peers

• Huntington City-Township Public Library: The county seat library serving Huntington City-Township in the same Huntington County, Indiana. Same Evergreen Indiana consortium membership, comparable small-town public library mission, and overlapping service geography — the most direct operational peer in the county.
• Markle Public Library: A small-town public library in Markle, also in Huntington County, Indiana. Similar scale, similar Evergreen Indiana consortium participation, and similar municipal funding model — making it a directly comparable peer for staffing, services, and budget benchmarking.
• Andrews-Dallas Township Public Library: A small-town public library in Andrews, also within Huntington County, Indiana. Operates under the same statewide library policy environment and consortium framework; explicitly mentioned in the data as a non-Roanoke service district, making it both a peer and a partial substitute for some patrons.
• Warren Public Library: A small Huntington County, Indiana public library serving a similarly-sized rural community. Same funding structure (property taxes), same consortium membership, and similar service scope — a near-perfect operational comparable.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

Investments

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