For Member Library Trustees

For Trustee Training and Board Development, contact Brian M. Hildreth .

For tax cap filing and referendums, contact Brian M. Hildreth .

Guidance on Internal Policies & Procedures

Annual Visual To-Do Calendar Jan – Dec FY; April – Mar FY; June – May FY; July – June FY

Contacts for Library-Specific Job Advertisements

Sexual Harassment Prevention – STLS Guidance Brief September 2018 (.pdf with links)

Guidance from Stephanie Adams Esq. on approaches to the new law: this was really written to handle questions from systems and consortia, but you might find the approach to the law and the legal asides useful when developing your local policies and practice.

NYS Combating Sexual Harassment Website

STLS’ Policy Development Worksheet for Member Libraries (.pdf)

Policy Templates for your Convenience:

Challenge to Library Materials Policy Template (Word .docx)

Request for Reconsideration of Materials Form Template (Word .docx)

Conflict of Interest Policy Template (Word .docx)

Disclosure of Interests Template (Word .docx)

Confidentiality of Library Records Policy Template (Word .docx)

Law Enforcement Inquiry Procedure Template (Word .docx)

Sexual Harassment Prevention Policy (.pdf from NYS) (Word .docx)

Minimum Standards for Sexual Harassment Prevention Policies (.pdf)

Complaint Form for Reporting Sexual Harassment (.pdf from NYS) (Word .docx)

Wireless Internet Policy Template (Word .docx)

Statewide Resources & References

Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State

Strategic Planning

Invite Brian for a consultation. He’ll give an overview of the process and facilitate it with you, if that is what you choose.

Funding

Allegany Local Grants Calendar

Chemung – SE Steuben Local Grants Calendar

Yates & NE Steuben Local Grants Calendar

Schuyler Local Grants Calendar

Facilities Planning

General Construction Aid Program Information from NYS Library

The funding cycle for 2020/2021 aid has passed for member libraries. A new funding cycle will begin in April 2021 for 2021/2022 projects. STLS will release information to member libraries as soon as the State Legislature determines funding levels in their 2021/2022 budget.