Skip to Main Content

FY2021 Annual Report to the State: Section 7: Minimum Public Library Standards

Your guide to the FY2021 Annual Report For Public And Association Libraries. The Annual Report is a yearly report that public libraries in New York State are required to complete. As you work through the report, please click on the corresponding tab below

Minimum Public Standards

 

As of January 1, 2022 all public, free association and Indian libraries in New York State will be required to meet the minimum standards listed below.

Please indicate which of these standards your library already meets as of December 31, 2021.

This 2021 data will be helpful in informing statewide and regional efforts to ensure that all of New York's libraries are able to successfully comply with the new minimum standards. Please click here to read general instructions before completing this section. Helpful information for meeting minimum public library standards is available on the State Library's website. Questions about the new standards should be directed to your library system.

Helpful Hints for Minimum Public Standards

Check out this document for helpful information when completing the Minimum Public Standards section.