Library Trustees Association of New York State
New This Month
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Handbook Highlight: Policies
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Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award Applications Due June 15, 2012
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Things to Consider When Contemplating a Library Renovation
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LTA Certified Trustee Program
May is a big month for earning points. Check the program details. Are you due for an award? Let us know. -
Board of Regents Accepts 2020 Vision and Plan for Library Service
2012 Trustee Institute
May 4th & 5th
hosted by Nassau County Library System
Uniondale, New York
at the Long Island Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
More Information
LTA Overview
We are a statewide organization that represents, assists, educates and honors public library boards and their trustees as providers of free and universal library service.
Our core activities 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
Dates & Reminders
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The 2012 Membership drive has begun.
Help LTA help you, Become a Member and/or Renew Early. - May 4-5, 2012 LTA Trustee Institute • Hempstead, Long Island.
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Additional Sponsors
Are you interested in becoming a corporate sponsor? Please contact LTA's president Mary Ellen O'Connor to get the particulars.
From the Newsletter
POLICY SPOTLIGHT Emergency Policies and Procedures
Winter 2012 issue of Trustee
It was a long, brutal winter last year – not to mention a tough August, as we all dealt with consequences of Irene. Some libraries are still recovering. Let us hope that this year brings us a calmer winter, a faster spring, and fairer hurricane season.
But it is always best to be prepared.
Does you library have a disaster plan in place? Would you or your staff be prepared to mitigate damage to collections, equipment, and maintain services to patrons if your library sustained dam- age? It seems many libraries have policies in place to deal with fire emergencies, vandalism, and even bomb threats, but how prepared would your library be in the event of a flood?
Advocates for Library Legislation:
New Yorkers for Better Libraries PAC
