The New York Library Initiative: Libraries fueling literacy, learning, innovation and growth

Libraries and Systems: Partnerships the Build Capacity

  • Library systems aid for staff development, trustee training, and cooperative, cost effective technical services for 7000 local libraries will encourage collaboration and resource sharing, support local accountability and quality library services, and save taxpayer dollars.  This includes making the $8 million provided in 2007-2008 System Supplementary Aid permanent plus $3 million cost of living increase for all library programs in Eduction Law. ($11 million annually)

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