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Education Law § 283 · Part 2. Libraries

Functions of school library systems

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§ 283. Functions of school library systems. The functions of school library systems shall include but not be limited to: (a) creating and developing a union catalog of materials listing the resources of each participating school library; (b) developing a plan which will aid each participating school library in cooperative collection development; (c) adopting and implementing an interlibrary loan policy and program among participating school libraries; (d) assuring a method of effective delivery of library materials within the system; (e) promoting development programs and continuing education for staff of participating schools; (f) encouraging awareness of the resources and services available in participating school libraries; and (g) cooperating with other library systems in resource sharing and other activities.

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https://legislation.nysenate.gov/pdf/laws/EDN283
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