The Western New York Library Resources Council (WNYLRC) has been serving all types of libraries and cultural organizations in Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Erie, Genesee, Niagara, and Orleans counties since 1966. As a New York State chartered 501(c)(3) nonprofit consortium, WNYLRC is one of the nine regional library councils in New York that form the Empire State Library Network (ESLN).
WNYLRC works on behalf of more than 70 member organizations to promote resource sharing among member libraries, to improve library service throughout our region, and to support libraries and library workers. The council is governed by a peer volunteer Board of Trustees.
For more information about WNYLRC's programs and services, explore our website or contact us. We would love for your library, museum, or cultural organization to become a member!
WNYLRC Purpose Statement
WNYLRC is a member-driven organization that helps libraries build connections with each other, library users, and the larger community.
WNYLRC Principles
- WNYLRC facilitates collaboration
- WNYLRC embraces experimentation
- WNYLRC cultivates learning
- WNYLRC advocates for libraries
- WNYLRC builds community
Important Documents
- Annual Report to Members (2024/2025)
- Annual State Report (2024/2025)
- Bylaws of the Members version approved November 2025
- Strategic Plan of Service 2021-2026
- Coordinated Collection Development Plan 2025-2026
Position Statements
View all position statements issued by the WNYLRC Board of Trustees here
Annual Member Survey
Our annual member survey is available here.
WNYLRC Office and Training Center
The WNYLRC office is located at 180 Lawrence Bell Drive, Suite 104, Amherst, NY 14221-7888.
The building contains a conference room and training center available for member use. Both spaces can accommodate hybrid meetings and presentations.
If you would like to reserve the training center for a meeting, workshop, or presentation, visit this page or contact Tammy Nunciato.