Recently Asked Questions

[NOTE:  This question was submitted in response to the guidance posted at Minor Employees and Obscenity in the Li

Should what we think of as the personnel policy be called Employee Handbook or Personnel Policy?

We have a school district public library board considering requiring background checks for new employees.

The Governor signed S1150A/A1228A into law [on] October 19, 2021.

As you know, Governor Kathy Hochul signed legislation (S.50001/A.40001) extending virtual access to public meetings under New York State's Open Meetings Law, which allows

Our library is considering a name tag policy as part of our focus on patron service.  What are the legal "do's" and "don'ts" of an employee name tag policy?

We have a couple of questions relating to Section 233-A of NYS Education Law, the "Museum Property Law".

I am struggling to find information on using popular music in public K-12 schools. I have the following areas I am trying to find information about:

In the RAQ you provided an answer about vaccine requirements for new hires. What about performers or presenters we hire to come into the library, especially to work with children?

How long can an association library (or other private museum or archive) hold open a job while an employee is out on disability due to a work-related injury?