Pals Plus Consortium
of the Passaic Area
PALS Plus is a cooperative association of Passaic and Essex County libraries, which share resources to better serve the information needs of our communities. From our office and computer center located in the public library in Clifton, New Jersey, PALS Plus coordinates an array of services for our 18 member libraries.
Interlocal cooperation since 1992.
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Consortium Events
How we help
Our library patrons
- Walk-in borrowing at over 150 public libraries
- Books and more sent to your local library for pick-up from anywhere in PALS Plus
- 1.5 million library books and AV materials in one online catalog
- Reserve service for hot new books, CDs and DVDs
- Uniform circulation policies at PALS Plus libraries
- Downloadable electronic books for your iPod or MP3 player
Our member libraries
- Cost-effective resource sharing since 1992
- Technical and professional support services
- Money-saving group purchases
- Centralized management of library catalog
- Internet access via a secure network
- Statistical reports
