John Davis was elected to the APL Board of Trustees in the May 21 vote.
According to the unofficial results, Davis received 1,952 votes and Jose Lopez, the other candidate, received 530 votes.
Davis will be sworn in as library trustee within the next few days. He will serve for two years (the unexpired portion of the late Mimi Mounteer’s term).
The next APL Board of Trustees meeting is Tuesday, June 11, at 5:30 pm at the Howe Branch.
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Friday, May 24, 2013
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Two Seats Open on Library Board of Trustees in May Election
The nine-member Albany Public Library Board of Trustees has two positions that are up for election on Tuesday, May 17. The library’s trustees are charged with making the rules, regulations, and policies under which the seven-location library system operates. The two open trustee positions carry full five-year terms that start on June 30, 2011.
In order to run for library trustee, candidates must meet the following criteria:
+ Be at least 18-years-old
+ Be a United States citizen
+ Reside in the city of Albany
+ Have been registered to vote in the previous year’s general election
+ Submit a valid nominating petition
Starting Wednesday, March 23, nominating petitions will be available at the Reference Desk of the Main Library at 161 Washington Avenue. Interested candidates can pick up a nominating packet (including the petition form and instructions) at the Main Library Reference Desk during regular library hours:
Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Completed nominating petitions (including at least 81 valid signatures) must be returned to the Clerk of the City School District of Albany by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 18. The School District Clerk can be reached at 475-6010.
If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact:
Stephanie Simon
Public Information Officer
427-4344
simons@albanypubliclibrary.org
In order to run for library trustee, candidates must meet the following criteria:
+ Be at least 18-years-old
+ Be a United States citizen
+ Reside in the city of Albany
+ Have been registered to vote in the previous year’s general election
+ Submit a valid nominating petition
Starting Wednesday, March 23, nominating petitions will be available at the Reference Desk of the Main Library at 161 Washington Avenue. Interested candidates can pick up a nominating packet (including the petition form and instructions) at the Main Library Reference Desk during regular library hours:
Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Completed nominating petitions (including at least 81 valid signatures) must be returned to the Clerk of the City School District of Albany by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 18. The School District Clerk can be reached at 475-6010.
If you have questions about the nomination process, please contact:
Stephanie Simon
Public Information Officer
427-4344
simons@albanypubliclibrary.org
Friday, October 08, 2010
The Handbook for New Public Library Directors in New York State
Interesting item buried in my e-mails from January: the publication of The Handbook for New Public Library Directors in New York State by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, Coordinator for Library Growth & Sustainability at the Mid-Hudson Library System and current President of the NYLA Library Administration & Management Section.
"This 'New Directors’ Handbook', developed as a companion to the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State, is an essential resource for everyone who is given the responsibility to manage a public library; or anyone who aspires to. Aimed at those just beginning in this challenging career, the Handbook focuses on the critical first steps toward success and follows through with a practical approach to continued organizational and professional growth. Though written for the newest administrator, even those with many years as a director will benefit from this fresh review of the job.
The Handbook is freely available for review and download.
"This 'New Directors’ Handbook', developed as a companion to the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State, is an essential resource for everyone who is given the responsibility to manage a public library; or anyone who aspires to. Aimed at those just beginning in this challenging career, the Handbook focuses on the critical first steps toward success and follows through with a practical approach to continued organizational and professional growth. Though written for the newest administrator, even those with many years as a director will benefit from this fresh review of the job.
The Handbook is freely available for review and download.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
2010 Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State Now Available
State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries Bernard A. Margolis announced that the 2010 edition of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State is now posted on the New York State Library’s website. This critical tool is a continuation of a decades long effort to provide library trustees with a readable and concise reference to assist them in the performance of their duties. The new 2010 edition strengthens those areas of the Handbook that have generated the most interest since the 2005 edition.
The Handbook was written by Jerry Nichols, Director of the Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University and member of the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries, with the assistance of the Public Library System Directors Organization of New York State (PULISDO), the Library Trustees Association of New York State and the New York State Library. The purpose of the Handbook is to assist both new and experienced public library trustees in New York State to better understand their job and to present the basic information they need to provide quality library service to their community. It offers advice on the philosophy of governing a library and on the practical, nuts-and-bolts aspects of responsible trusteeship. The information provided is based on the laws and regulations governing public libraries in New York State and on the proven “best practices” in the field.
Margolis said “Library trustees play a special, keenly important role in shepherding the dedicated and prudent use of library resources. Always striving to provide the best service which benefits and supports the entire community, trustees must make policy, personnel and fiscal decisions crucial to a positive direction for the library. This new edition of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State provides advice, guidance and practical information to help trustees succeed in their important stewardship and governance roles. As New York’s State Librarian, I am pleased to congratulate and to thank Jerry Nichols, the public library systems and the Library Trustees Association of New York State for this new edition. I encourage every trustee to refer frequently to this useful tool as you undertake the exciting challenges and responsibilities of delivering high-quality public services to your communities.”
Mary Ellen O’Connor, President of the Library Trustees Association of New York State said, “In the complicated and always challenging world of library finances and policy, we as library trustees, must be vigilant in our fiduciary role; mindful of our responsibility to develop libraries of excellence through our attention to library policies; and embrace an active commitment to on-going trustee education and training. This handbook provides New York’s some 6,000 library trustees with a solid foundation in the basic duties of library trusteeship.”
Print copies of the Handbook may be ordered from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in Bellport, New York. The cost is $3.75 per copy plus shipping. Please email orders to the attention of Roger Reyes, Business Manager at roger@suffolk.lib.ny.us or mail orders to Suffolk Cooperative Library System, 627 N. Sunrise Service Road, PO Box 9000, Bellport, New York 11713. Phone (631) 286-1600. New York State libraries are advised to check with their public library system to see if the system may already have copies available for member library boards.
The Handbook was written by Jerry Nichols, Director of the Palmer School of Library and Information Science, Long Island University and member of the Regents Advisory Council on Libraries, with the assistance of the Public Library System Directors Organization of New York State (PULISDO), the Library Trustees Association of New York State and the New York State Library. The purpose of the Handbook is to assist both new and experienced public library trustees in New York State to better understand their job and to present the basic information they need to provide quality library service to their community. It offers advice on the philosophy of governing a library and on the practical, nuts-and-bolts aspects of responsible trusteeship. The information provided is based on the laws and regulations governing public libraries in New York State and on the proven “best practices” in the field.
Margolis said “Library trustees play a special, keenly important role in shepherding the dedicated and prudent use of library resources. Always striving to provide the best service which benefits and supports the entire community, trustees must make policy, personnel and fiscal decisions crucial to a positive direction for the library. This new edition of the Handbook for Library Trustees in New York State provides advice, guidance and practical information to help trustees succeed in their important stewardship and governance roles. As New York’s State Librarian, I am pleased to congratulate and to thank Jerry Nichols, the public library systems and the Library Trustees Association of New York State for this new edition. I encourage every trustee to refer frequently to this useful tool as you undertake the exciting challenges and responsibilities of delivering high-quality public services to your communities.”
Mary Ellen O’Connor, President of the Library Trustees Association of New York State said, “In the complicated and always challenging world of library finances and policy, we as library trustees, must be vigilant in our fiduciary role; mindful of our responsibility to develop libraries of excellence through our attention to library policies; and embrace an active commitment to on-going trustee education and training. This handbook provides New York’s some 6,000 library trustees with a solid foundation in the basic duties of library trusteeship.”
Print copies of the Handbook may be ordered from the Suffolk Cooperative Library System in Bellport, New York. The cost is $3.75 per copy plus shipping. Please email orders to the attention of Roger Reyes, Business Manager at roger@suffolk.lib.ny.us or mail orders to Suffolk Cooperative Library System, 627 N. Sunrise Service Road, PO Box 9000, Bellport, New York 11713. Phone (631) 286-1600. New York State libraries are advised to check with their public library system to see if the system may already have copies available for member library boards.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Two Seats Open on APL Board of Trustees in May Election
The nine-member Albany Public Library Board of Trustees has two positions that are up for election on Tuesday, May 18. The library’s trustees are charged with making the rules, regulations, and policies under which the (soon-to-be) seven-location library system operates. The two open trustee positions carry full five-year terms that start on July 1, 2010.
In order to run for library trustee, candidates must meet the following criteria:
+ Be at least 18-years-old
+ Be a United States citizen
+ Reside in the city of Albany
+ Have been registered to vote in the previous year’s general election
+ Submit a valid nominating petition
Starting Friday, March 12, nominating petitions will be available at the Reference Desk of the Main Library at 161 Washington Avenue. Interested candidates can pick up a nominating packet at the Main Library Reference Desk during regular library hours.
Completed nominating petitions (including at least 80 valid signatures) must be returned to the Clerk of the City School District of Albany by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19.
More information HERE.
In order to run for library trustee, candidates must meet the following criteria:
+ Be at least 18-years-old
+ Be a United States citizen
+ Reside in the city of Albany
+ Have been registered to vote in the previous year’s general election
+ Submit a valid nominating petition
Starting Friday, March 12, nominating petitions will be available at the Reference Desk of the Main Library at 161 Washington Avenue. Interested candidates can pick up a nominating packet at the Main Library Reference Desk during regular library hours.
Completed nominating petitions (including at least 80 valid signatures) must be returned to the Clerk of the City School District of Albany by 4:30 p.m. on Monday, April 19.
More information HERE.
Monday, November 09, 2009
APL Board Meeting
Albany Public Library Trustee meeting on Tuesday, November 10 at 5:30, at the Main Branch of Albany Public Library (3rd floor board meeting room), and speak during the public comment period which starts promptly at 5:30. Members of the public are invited to speak for up to 2 minutes each.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
Eight Candidates on Library Trustee Ballot
Eight Albany residents are vying for three open seats in the Albany Public Library Board of Trustees election set for Tuesday, May 19.
The library will host two special public forums to present the eight trustee candidates, and the proposed 2010 budget, on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, May 12, at 4 p.m. in the large auditorium of the Main Library at 161 Washington Avenue. Polls are open on Tuesday, May 19, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The library will host two special public forums to present the eight trustee candidates, and the proposed 2010 budget, on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. and Tuesday, May 12, at 4 p.m. in the large auditorium of the Main Library at 161 Washington Avenue. Polls are open on Tuesday, May 19, from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
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