The Somerset County Library Commission is the governing board for the Somerset County Library System of New Jersey (SCLSNJ). The Commission is composed of seven residents of Somerset County, appointed by the Somerset County Board of County Commissioners for five year terms. One member of the County Board of Commissioners also serves as a liaison between the Library Commission and the Board of County Commissioners.

The Library Commission sets all policies for SCLSNJ, including operating and personnel policies. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month (except July and August) at 7 p.m. and are open to the public. For the duration of the current public health emergency, Library Commission meetings will be held virtually using the following connection protocols: Using Zoom at sclsnj.org/AttendCommissionMeeting; or by phone: (646-876-9923) / Meeting ID: 856 7368 8165 / Passcode: 575580. Agendas are posted the Friday before scheduled meetings and can be found by following the AGENDAS link below. Contact the commission at commission@sclibnj.org.