Process for Approval of Library and Library System Technology Plans for Universal Service Discount Program
Applicant |
Plan Submitted to |
Plan Approved by |
Letter of approval Provided by |
Letter of approval Provided to |
| Public Library Systems | NYSL/SED** | NYSL/SED | NYSL/SED |
Public Library Systems |
| Public & Association Libraries* | Respective Public Library System | Respective Public Library System*** | NYSL/SED |
Public & Association Libraries**** |
| Reference & Research Library Resources Systems | NYSL/SED** | NYSL/SED | NYSL/SED |
Reference & Research Library Resources Systems |
| Not-for-profit special libraries; research libraries that are not an integral part of an institution of higher education; and those academic libraries with a budget that is completely independent of the college or university* | Respective Reference & Research Library Resources System | Respective Reference & Research Library Resources System*** | NYSL/SED |
Not-for-profit special libraries; research libraries that are not an integral part of an institution of higher education; and those academic libraries with a budget that is completely independent of the college or university**** |
* A library must be a member of a public library system or a reference & research library resources system in order to be eligible for a discount through the Universal Service Program.
** Systems should send system technology plans to:
Mary Ann Waltz
Division of Library Development
New York State Library
Cultural Education Center, Room 10B41
Albany, New York 12230
*** A certified list of member libraries whose plans have been approved by the system should be sent to Lisa Areford (see above) using the form "Certification of Approval of Member Library Technology Plans for Universal Service Discount Program." Please do not send member library plans to the State Library.
**** Copies of the letters of approval to member libraries will also be sent to the respective systems.
NOTE: Please note that the above table deals only with the process involving technology plans. It does not address the approval of applications for discounts on telecommunications services, which is a separate process that goes directly to the Schools and Libraries Division (SLD) without any involvement by the State Education Department or the New York State Library.