New York State Association of Library Boards

The New York State Association of Library Boards, NYSALB, is a statewide organization that represents, assists, educates and honors public library boards and their trustees as providers of free and universal library service.

The core activities of NYSALB include:

Advocating support of libraries and their programs
Communicating with library trustees to inform them of issues affecting libraries and library service
Educating trustees about their role in the library
Recognizing and celebrating the accomplishments of library trustees


	Join NYSALB's electronic discussion group by asking us to put you on the list or just send a question to your fellow trustees or start a discussion by sending an email message directly to the list at nysalb@www.watpa.org.

Several leaders of the library community have set up a political action committee, New Yorkers for better Libraries, to empower libraries in the political process. They are especially interested in having support from more trustees. For more information, visit their website at http://www.nylibs-pac.net

Last year's Trustee Institute was held in Syracuse and it was a fabulous, very well attended success. You can order a video of the various sessions by clicking here to print the order form. (You can print a copy of the Institute brochure by clicking here) .

Held each May, the Annual Institute hosted by NYSALB, gathers library enthusiasts from around the State of New York. This conference is for library trustees and directors. There are sessions for all levels of trustees with opportunities to gain valuable information on trustee roles and responsibilities. In an effort to accommodate the varying locations of participants, different cities host Institute each year. The rotations generally include areas around Albany, Syracuse, Rochester, and New York City. To learn more http://www.nysalb.org/institute/index.html

Click here for the State Committtee On Open Government, which has several documents about your library's obligations under the State's Open Meetings, Freedom of Information and Personal Privacy Protection Laws.