Libraries and Library Systems in New York State

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Information About Library Systems

Public Library Systems | (in .PDF)
Reference and Research Library Resources Councils | (in .PDF)
School Library Systems | (in .PDF)

System Contact Information

Public Library Systems | 3Rs | School Library Systems

Library System Plans of Service

Find Your Library and Library System

Public Library System links
(Find Your Public Library)

Reference and Research
Library Resources System links

School Library System links

School Library Systems Program page

Public Libraries

Statistics

Bibliostat Connect provides 18 years of New York data (1991-2008) from the Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries and the latest data from the Federal State Cooperative System (FSCS) and the Public Library Data Service (PLDS) for all public libraries in the nation.

More Information About Public Libraries

Library Budget Votes, Based on 2006, 2007 and 2008 Annual Reports for Public and Association Libraries -- New 10/09
Library Budget Propositions on School District Ballots, May 2009 -- New 10/09
Estimated New York State Public Library Construction Needs 2008-2012
Look up Public Library SEDREF codes
Certification of Public Librarians
- Search for Certified Public Librarians in New York State Since 1970 (; opens in a new window)
Charter Actions Approved by the Board of Regents; January 2001-present
Chartering a Public Library in New York State
Public Library District "How-To" Kit
- Creating Public Library Districts in New York State: a "how-to" guide
Free Direct Access
Public Library Standards:
- New York's Public Libraries Meet Minimum Standards
- Helpful Information for Meeting Minimum Public Library Standards
- Title 8 NYCRR 90.2 Standards for Registration of Public, Free Association and Indian Libraries
Types of Libraries -- A Comparison
Central Library Information

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For more information, see Bibliostat Connect: Easy Online Access to Public Library Statistics from Your State Library (also available as a printable brochure in .PDF format).

Related Information

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) "Compare Public Libraries" product allows users to compare one library, the "library of interest," with a group of similar libraries, "the comparison group."
For those interested in longitudinal data, the Institute of Museum and Library Services has now posted Public Library statistical data from FY1992-FY2007.

Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries -- 2008

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Authentication Forms

Bibliostat Collect information (in .PDF format only):

Instructions for the 2009 Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries
Outline of Major Changes for 2009
2009 Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries
Bibliostat Collect Tutorial
Bibliostat Collect Documentation NOTE: Informata Customer Support toll-free telephone number: (866) 785-9935

Public Library Trustees:

Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State -- 2005 Edition
New York State Association of Library Boards Web site
Statement on the Governance Role of a Trustee or Board Member, February 2007; also in .PDF format (at the New York State Board of Regents web site)
Public Library Trustees and Oaths of Office
School Districts and Taxes for Public and Association Libraries

Continuing Education and Training for Library Staff

Library Schools, from librarycareersny.org
New York Three R's Organization -- Continuing Education Opportunities | Nylink Education | WebJunction -- Learning Pathfinder | Classes at the New York State Library (open to State employees and the general public) | College of DuPage Teleconferences
Note: Library Systems may have additional training opportunities. Check the System web sites.
Library-Related Job Openings in and around New York State
- librarycareersny.org

System Director Appointment Procedures

Other Libraries and Resources

New York State Education Department, Office of Elementary, Middle, Secondary and Continuing Education
- School Library Media Programs
- Calendar of Current Grant Applications
Other Libraries and Library Organizations
Intellectual Freedom Manual, prepared by the Intellectual Freedom Committee of the New York Library Association, October 2002
NCES's Academic Libraries Survey (ALS) produces descriptive statistics on about 3,700 academic libraries in the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and the outlying areas of the United States.

Last Updated: November 10, 2009 -- asm

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