N.Y. Education Law § 283: Functions of school library systems

§ 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.