Public Library Governance ABLE: “Administering Better Libraries – Educate” Module #1.

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Public Library Governance ABLE: “Administering Better Libraries – Educate” Module #1

Governance Topics Legal Structure of Public Libraries Governing Laws The Board of Trustees Library Policies The Library Network of New York State Contemporary Issues

Fundamental Facts The library is an essential educational institution Good governance is a necessity Understand that knowledge is power Law is a tool of positive change and leadership

Critical Documents Provisional and Permanent Charters Registration By-Laws Policies Minutes Audits Contracts & Other Legal Documents

The Library Corporation Educational Corporations The Board of Regents Commissioner of Education Registration of Public Libraries and Minimum Standards CR90.2

Types of Public Libraries Lack of Constitutional Provisions Who establishes public libraries? Public vs. Private Four Types of Public Libraries: Association Municipal School District Special District

Association Libraries Oldest and Most Prevalent Private not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organizations History & Methods of Organization Typical Service Areas Board Membership Applicable Laws

Association Libraries, continued Budget development Lack of taxing authority Public voting process Capital projects

Municipal Libraries Establishment “Public” aspects and applicable laws Relationship with municipality Budget development, presentation and independence Capital projects

School District Libraries Establishment by community “Public” aspects and applicable laws Legal structure and independence from School District Budget votes Trustee elections

Special District Libraries Establishment and definition of “Special District” Applicable laws Budgets and elections

Governing Laws Public Library Law in New York State ex.html ex.html

Education Law – Critical Sections Section 226 – Powers & Duties of Trustees Section 253 – Definition of a Public Library Section 254 – Standards Section 255 – Establishment Section 259 – Taxation

Education Law, continued Sec. 260 – Powers of Trustees; school district library authority Sec. 272 – Library Systems

Commissioner’s Regulations Authorized to establish regulations to implement law Most “popular” Minimum Standards – CR 90.2 Annual Reports Direct Access – 90.3 d. (1)

Laws for Public Institutions General Municipal Law Bidding and Procurement Conflicts of Interest Public Libraries Association Libraries

Critical Law, continued Public Officers Law Indemnification Open Meetings Freedom of Information Confidentiality of Library Records Civil Practice Laws and Rules Sec.4509 Civil Service Law

The Board of Trustees Duties and Responsibilities The Trustee as a Public Servant The Duty of Care: “act in good faith” The Duty of Loyalty: “allegiance to institution” The Duty of Obedience: “fulfill the mission” Collective Authority Resources: htm htm

Board Organization and Meetings Elections and appointments By-Laws Rules for effective Board meetings Open Meetings Freedom of Information (FOIL) html

Board/Director Relationships Duties and Responsibilities of the Library Director Collective Authority of the Board Employment Agreements and Contracts Evaluation Process Managing Conflict

Library Policies Policies are the rules of the Library Policies should be developed thoughtfully and revised regularly Policies provide you and the library with legal protection Policies are useless unless you and your patrons know them

Essential Policies Board Policies By-laws Meeting protocols Ethics and conflicts of interest Operational Policies Library hours and days open Lending rules, Internet access, etc. Patron behavior

Essential Policies, continued Collection Management Selection Intellectual Freedom Challenges to library materials Facilities and Emergencies Crisis management Inclement weather

Essential Policies, continued Personnel Policies Staff Manuals Union Contracts Employee acknowledgement The Library as a “Limited” or “Designated” Public Forum Sample Policies

Ethics and the Public Library Conflicts of Interest General Municipal Law; Sec. 800 “no officer or employee shall have an interest in any contract with the municipality of which he is an officer or employee…” Inclusion of family members “Free” services prohibited Application to Association Libraries

The Library Network in New York State The State Education Department Cultural Education Archives Museums Public Broadcasting Libraries

The Library Network, continued The State Library The “State Library” Division of Library Development Public Library Services Public Library Systems History and structure Typical services Finances

The Library Network, continued School & 3R’s Systems The National Library Network American Library Association Federal Institute of Museum and Library Services Library of Congress

Contemporary Issues Public Voting on Budgets and Trustees Public Library Districts Chapter 414 (Ed Law 259.2) Special School District Elections Legislative Initiatives New Century Libraries NOVEL

Issues for Discussion The USA PATRIOT ACT Children’s Internet Protection Act (CIPA), Internet censorship, and the library as a “limited public forum”

Public Library Governance ABLE: “Administering Better Libraries – Educate” Module #1