2022 Annual Report Guide: 7 & 8 - Minimum Standards
Annual Report LibGuide for use with the 2022 State Annual Reports
RCLS Helpful Hints Sections 7 & 8
Section 7: MINIMUM PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS
MINIMUM STANDARDS
As of January 1, 2022, all public and free association libraries in New York State are required to meet the new minimum standards.
If you think your library does not meet one of the Minimum Public Library Standards, STOP and call RCLS to confirm. Answering no triggers a months long process to get a waiver.
Section 8: PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION
8.6 Minimum Weekly Total Hours - Main Library - The instructions state to excluded natural disasters or other events.
8.10 should equal 9.15, unless your library has branches such as Haverstraw, Newburgh, Western Sullivan and Woodbury, then it’s the sum of all the branches.