Library Trustees Association of New York State

April 2013 Updates

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Queens Library Policy on E-Readers

Legislative Advocacy Day was March 5th – Thank You!

LTA Certified Trustee Program A reminder about the LTA Certified Trustee Program

March 2013 Updates

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Advocacy It’s more than just a day in Albany on Tuesday, March 5th.

Handbook Highlight: Education Continuing to learn & grow is a must for every Trustee, opportunities are everywhere

Trustee Institute – May 3rd & 4th Buffalo, NY Planning continues, click to view the latest activities

The Trustee – Winter 2013

February 2013 Updates

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Call for Nominations - Velma K. Moore award nomination deadline is February 15, 2013

LTA Annual Awards nomination deadline is February 15, 2013

Advocacy Day March 5, 2013

POLICY SPOTLIGHT: Records Retention and Disposition

Trustee Institute – May 3rd & 4th Buffalo, NY

LTA Board of Directors Meeting, Nov. 17, 2012, minutes

January 2013 Updates

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Call for Nominations - 2013 Velma K. Moore Award

Handbook Highlight: Risk Management

New York Libraries Receive IMLS Grants to Create Learning Labs

Fund raiser at Stillwater raises money for the library, a good time had by all.

December 2012 Updates

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Call for Nominations - 2013 Velma K. Moore Award

LTA to present three awards at the Trustee Institute on May 4th & 5th in Buffalo, NY

New LTA Board Member Appointed

LTA By-Laws, newly revised in November

LTA Certification Program expands Eligibility requirements

LTA Board Meeting Minutes 9/19/2012

The Trustee for Fall 2012

Fall Fair has e-reader demonstration

November 2012 Updates

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New Updated Certified Trustee Program

New York Plan for LSTA Federal Funds Effective October 1, 2012

Additional Trustee Institute 2012 Program Now Available

Port Washington Library, Long Island, NY receives generous donation from Saltzman Foundation

Handbook Highlight: Selection of Trustees

Revised LTA By-Laws – October 2012

October 2012 Updates

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Meet our new LTA Board Member

Policy Database – New Features

Mark Your Calendar: NYLA Conference - LTA Trustee Training Program

Join the Discussion on the Future of Libraries

Summer Newsletter

September 2012 Updates

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Roof and Solar Installation, North Babylon Public Library

Handbook Highlight: The Library Network in New York State

It’s Budget Preparation time: A Membership Reminder

Mark Your Calendar: NYLA Conference - LTA Trustee Training Program Developing "your role" as a trustee

Call for Input: Implementation Strategies for “CREATING THE FUTURE: 2020 VISION AND STATEWIDE PLAN FOR LIBRARY SERVICE"

August 2012 Updates

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Trustee Duties & Responsibilities

Call for Input: Implementation Strategies for “CREATING THE FUTURE: 2020 VISION AND STATEWIDE PLAN FOR LIBRARY SERVICE"

July 2012 Updates

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Policy Organization Article by Tim Gavin, Policy database creator/coordinator

2012 Library Trustee Association of New York Award Recipients

Oath of Office Reminder for new trustees from DLD

June 2012 Updates

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Spring Newsletter

Handbook Highlight: The Library Bill of Rights

ALTAFF votes to change their name

Parliamentary Procedures: The Rules of the Road

Meeting Minutes from LTA Board of Directors Meeting, March 3, 2012

May 2012 Updates

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Handbook Highlight: Policies

Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award Applications Due June 15, 2012

Things to Consider When Contemplating a Library Renovation

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

April 2012 Updates

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November 2011 LTA Board of Directors Meeting Minutes

Handbook Highlight    Library Policies

Advocacy Day Update

Revised 2012 Bylaws

Joseph F. Shubert Library Excellence Award Applications Due June 15, 2012

March 2012 Updates

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Trustee Institute Conference Agenda    May 4 & 5, 2012

Highlight on The North Country Library System

Winter 2012 Newsletter

Handbook Highlight    Orientation of New Trustees

Advocacy Day    Tuesday March 6th - Support Assemblyman Reilly's request for 4% increase in state aid

February 2012 Updates

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REMINDER: VELMA K. MOORE APPLICATIONS DUE BY FEBRUARY 24, 2012

Policy Database    Simplify Your Search Experience

The Library Trustee's Bookshelf    by Jim Britell, LTA Board Member

2012 Legislative Advocacy Day

Senator Farley Press Release    Establishing Legislative Committee on Libraries

LTA to Present 3 Awards

January 2012 Updates

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Albany Public Library Renovations

Handbook Highlight    Public Relations & Advocacy

2012 Velma K. Moore Award    Call for Nominations & Application Information

NY Assembly Legislative Hearing for Libraries

Creating the Future, a 2020 Vision and Plan for Library Services in New York State - Second Draft    Preliminary Recommendations of the New York State Regents Advisory Council on Libraries to the New York State Board of Regents

December 2011 Updates

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Handbook Highlight    Do you know what type of Library you are?

Policy Spotlight    Continuing Education

Trustee Institute    May 4 & 5, 2012 Preliminary Schedule

50 Years of the Velma K. Moore Award

Library Trustee's Book Shelf    Adirondack Daily Enterprise

November 2011 Updates

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Regents Advisory Council on Libraries Releases First Draft of 2020 Vision and Statewide Plan for Library Services

Highlight on Suffolk Cooperative Library System

New York for Better Libraries PAC

Links for the New York State Senate & Assembly

Policy Database Addition: Library Director Evaluation Forms    Search for "Library Director Evaluation Form"

The Library Trustee's Bookshelf    by Jim Britell, LTA Board Member

October 2011 Updates

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Handbook Highlight: Public Library Glossary

Policy Spotlight: Can you Answer Questions About Your Library Policies?

Save These Dates    to listen, learn and participate

Summer Newsletter

September 2011 Updates

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Become a Certified Trustee

Policy Spotlight: Information Sharing    FOIL, Public Access to Records, and Records Retention

Trustee Institute Presentation    Beyond Bake Sales - Raising $$$ That Has Impact

Taking an Oath of Office

August 2011 Updates

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State Library System Map

View Membership Info by Library System

Spring Newsletter