Reference

The New 2005 Trustee Handbook
The 2005 Edition of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State
The 2005 Edition of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State is a ready reference for trustees, covering all major duties and responsibilities.  There is both a web version of the Handbook and a printable PDF version of the Handbook. (The PDF version requires the freely downloaded Acrobat reader.)

Public library law in New York State
by Robert Allan Carter, July 2006
http://nysl.nysed.gov/uhtbin/cgisirsi/kJMbQxRwe7/111880007/523/75891

Regents Statement On Trustees' Role
The Regents Statement On The Governance Role Of A Trustee Or Board Member
This is the print image of the statement, which focuses on financial responsibilities.

Regents Commission Report
The Recommendations of the Regents Commission on Library Services
These recommendations will affect every library and trustee.

Open Meeting, Privacy And FOIL Obligations
The State Committtee On Open Government
This library of documents describes your library's obligations under the State's Open Meetings, Freedom of Information and Personal Privacy Protection Laws.

The Keynote Presentation of the 2002 Trustee Institute
Carey Hatch, Assistant Provost for Library and Information Services at the State University, gave the keynote presentation on Technological Changes Impacting Library Services.  Click here to see the PowerPoint.

The Education Commissioner's Priorities
Letter From Commissioner Mills
The Education Commissioner writes to Trustees concerning the 2001-2002 Regents' Budget and Legislative Initiatives.

The 2000 U.S. Senate Race
Libraries and the 2000 Senate Race
NYSALB requested Hillary Clinton and Rick Lazio to state their views on library funding. See here for the results.