COSLA Profiles

For the latest verified and comparative data on public libraries and the state library agency, please consult the Institute for Museum and Library Services website for data products and publications at: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/index.asp

CHIEF OFFICER

Name: Bernard Margolisbmargolis@mail.nysed.gov
Title: State Librarian and Assistant Commissioner for Libraries
Organization: State of New York
Address: 10C34
Cultural Education Center
City: Albany
State: NY
Zip Code: 12230
Phone: (518) 474-5930
Fax: (518) 486-6880
Appointment Date: 1/8/2009
Committee Assignments: n/a

STATE LINKS

Library Agency Homepage: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov
Virtual Library: http://www.novelnewyork.org
State Home Page: http://www.state.ny.us
Governor: David A. Paterson
Library Association: http://www.nyla.org
Friends of the Library Association: < http://www.nyla.org/index.php?page_id=57...
Trustee Association: http://www.nysalb.org
Other State Library Links:
      NYLINE statewide listserv information:      http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/nyline.htm
      Library System Links:      http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/index.html
      Other New York Library Organizations:      http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/reference/libref.htm
           http://www.nyshei.org
      Statewide Summer Reading Program:      http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/summer/
      Library Careers NY:      http://www.librarycareersny.org/
      Friends of the New York State Library:      http://www.nyslfriends.org
     

STATEWIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY STATISTICS

Link to IMLS Public Library Statistics Webpage: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/publib.asp

Year the data below was released: 2009
URL for Statewide Public Library Statistics:
      http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/libs/index.html#p...
Population: 19,094,812
Number of Public Libraries: 755
Total Circulation: 154.71 million
Circulation Per Capita: 10.29
Total Library Operating Income: $1.31 billion
Total Expenditures: $1.09 billion
Expenditures per capita:$56.69
State Support:$58.27 million
Total Construction Funding:$14 million (in 2008/09)
Materials Loaned to other Libraries: 3.82 million

STATE LIBRARY AGENCY

Link to IMLS State Library Statistics Webpage: http://harvester.census.gov/imls/stlib.asp

Year the data below was released: 2009
Governance Structure: Executive Branch - part of Department of Education - Office of Cultural Education. Department of Education governed by Board of Regents elected by the Legislature.
Library Legislation:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/fundlaw2.htm
Library Standards:
http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/helpful.htm
Allied and Other Special Operations:
NA
Number of Service Outlets: 2
Collections: Book and serial volumes – 2.73 million, Current serial subscriptions – 13,595, Audio materials - 138, Video materials– 500
Staff: 171.3
Income: $135.8 million (includes local assistance)
Expenditures: $136.14 million (includes local assistance)
Employment Opportunities: http://www.librarycareersny.org/jobs/job-listings....

PUBLICATIONS

Newsletter: http://www.nyslfriends.org/newsletter.htm
LSTA Five Year Plan: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/lsta/index.html
Other Relevant Links to State Library Publications: