Overview
Under New York State Education Law, §273 (1) (h) (1), and Commissioner's Regulation §90.3, public library systems provide Coordinated Outreach Library Services directly and through their member libraries to ensure that all New Yorkers have access to library services through targeted outreach efforts.
Coordinated Outreach Services Program Details
Learn more about the Coordinated Outreach Services Program, including system requirements and funding details.
State Aid for Cooperation with Correctional Facilities
Explore the means of library support for incarcerated individuals.
Additional Resources
Find Your Public Library
Visit public library system websites to connect with a system Outreach Coordinator.
NYS Laws and Regulations of the Commissioner of Education
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State Aid
State Aid is allocated to each public library system to plan and implement an integrated program to identify, contact, and provide library services to persons who are most in need.
Library System Plans of Service
Review requirements related to Coordinated Outreach in the Five-Year Plan of Service.