Public Libraries

For public libraries that must comply with Freedom of Information Law (FOIL), how does FOIL impact our organization's use of social media?

What law, regulation, or regulatory authority governs the budget transfer policy at a school district public library?  Is there any case law or authority on that?

How does the NY HERO Act https://dol.ny.gov/ny-hero-act apply to the different types of libraries?

Kids have been playing in our parking lot and my board is concerned that they will hurt themselves and we will be liable.

Our Library Director was hired 5 years ago and has always been paid for her attendance at monthly Trustee meetings. In 2021 the Town Supervisor stopped this long-standing practice.

We are a large (100-employee) school district public library. We are currently encouraging and educating employees on getting vaccinated, but not (yet) *requiring* vaccinations.

In reviewing your response to a question on Nov 17, 2020 from an adjunct library science professor, your advice is to create a "smell free zone" in the library for those patrons both

A municipal public library has accepted a gift of real property and is selling the property.

Are public or private libraries obligated to give paid time off for eligible employees to get the vaccine during work time?

The governor announced that the vaccine rollout to public employees would be through our unions and health groups, but also said that WE need to prioritize who receives the vaccine f