New York State Library

Division of Library Development

Information on Library System Plans of Service 2001-2006

What is a Plan of Service?

The System Plan of Service should be regarded as a planning document which identifies, organizes, and provides an overview of the service program, including intended changes in services or priorities. It should show how the system anticipates it will fulfill the major roles expected of library systems on a statewide basis. [SEE: Guidelines for Developing a Five-Year Library System Plan of Service.]

Updating Plans of Service

Public Library Systems

• Application for Approval of a Revision to a Public Library System Plan of Service
• 2001-2006 Plan of Service Revision Form; also in Word and PDF format

Background and Guidelines

• Plan of Service Team Recommendations, April 1997
• Guidelines for Developing a Five-Year Library System Plan of Service (February 2000; rev. November 2004)
• Sections 1-4 of the Five-Year Library System Plan of Service
  • Sections 1-4 of the Reference and Research Library Resources Plan of Service
  • Sections 1-4 of the Public Library System Plan of Service
    • memo to directors of Public Library Systems, 2/2/01
  • Sections 1-4 of the School Library System Plan of Service
• Section 5 of the Five-Year Library System Plan of Service
  • Section 5 of the Reference and Research Library Resources System Plan of Service
  • Section 5 of the Public Library System Plan of Service
  • Section 5 of the School Library System Plan of Service

Timetable for Submission

Last reviewed/modified on May 1, 2006 -- asm
For questions or comments contact your system liaison
URL: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/pos/plan0106.htm