Mohawk Valley Library System presents:
Public Library District Workshop
Workshop Presentation on Public Library Districts
sponsored by the Division of Library Development, State Education Department
Public Library Districts are libraries with public votes on their budgets and trustees. Statistical data show that these libraries are better funded than others, leading to improved services, increased autonomy and accountability, and predictable sustainable funding. This workshop will inform trustees and library directors about districts, giving them greater understanding of districts and how they could benefit library services in their communities and throughout New York State.
Presenter: Libby Post
President, CEO Communication Services, Inc. Albany, NY
Serving as consultant to the Division of Library Development to assist with the Public Library Districts Initiative
Ms. Post has worked successfully with libraries in New York in exploring options and achieving public library district status. She has also worked with the New York Library Association and the Mid-Hudson Library System, and recently worked with MVLS on the Telling Your Library Story LSTA grant.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
9:00 am – 1:00 PM
Rotterdam Branch Library, 1100 North Westcott Road, Rotterdam, NY
Register by email: kinsero@mvls.info or by calling MVLS at 355-2010
Trustees and Library Directors are encouraged to attend. Your attendance does not indicate a commitment by your library to pursue this governance option, but is a great opportunity to learn more and ask questions.