The Handbook
for Library Trustees of New York State; 2005 Edition. Jerry
Nichols, Palmer Institute for Public Library Organization and Management, Palmer School of Library and Information
Science, Long Island University, Brookville, New York; with the assistance of Public Library System Directors Organization
of New York; New York State Association
of Library Boards; Division of Library Development, New York
State Library. This ready reference for trustees is intended "to assist both the new and experienced public
library trustee in New York State to better understand their job and to present the basic information they need
to provide quality library service to their community."