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Policy Library #x26A0; This page is under construction. Content may be incomplete or subject to change. Policies must be posted on the library's website, reviewe... (last changed by RonKirsop)

RonKirsop https://docs.owwl.org/Community/LocalHistoryInterestGroup20170505 2026-08-03T16:47:03-04:00

Local History Interest Group Meeting, Friday, May 5, 2017 At Macedon Public Library Bullis Collection, 10:00 12:00 Bullis Collection tour 2016 Digitization fo... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/LocalHistoryInterestGroup20180321 2026-08-03T16:46:37-04:00

Local History Interest Group Meeting, Wednesday, March 21, 2018 Status of previous projects Second round of microfilm digitization completed Priorities going fo... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/LocalHistoryProjectInventories 2026-08-03T16:45:08-04:00

Inventorying Local History Materials All things start with an inventory Identifying what local history materials we have what formats and types, how much of it... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/PatronPrivacyAndAccessPolicies 2026-08-03T16:41:30-04:00

Patron Privacy and Access Policies Introduction to Patron Privacy in Libraries Responsibilities of Libraries * The library profession has a long standing eth... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/LongRangePlanning 2026-08-03T13:34:38-04:00

Long Range Planning for Libraries Overview Long range (or strategic) planning is a cyclical process and involves a dynamic examination of a library's programs an... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/ProgramActivitySharing 2026-08-03T13:30:36-04:00

Connecting With Patrons During Extended Library Closures Virtual Ideas * Creative Bug free 2 month trial to thousands of online art classes (all ages) * … (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/OnlineStorytimeDuringCOVID19 2026-08-03T11:27:42-04:00

Online Storytime During COVID 19 Offering storytime during social distancing can help both library staff and communities feel a sense of normalcy, connection, and... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/LocalHistoryProjectHistoricalNewspapers 2026-08-03T11:22:57-04:00

Historical Newspapers Master List This list attempts to pull together a master list of OWWL area historical newspapers. It draws from a variety of sources and is... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/DigitizationProjectPlanning 2026-08-03T11:20:03-04:00

Digitization Project Planning Overview Before starting a digitization project is is invaluable to define your reasons for digitization, what you expect to get ou... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/DevelopingLibraryPolicies 2026-08-03T11:18:24-04:00

Developing Library Policies Policy Basics Policymaking is perhaps the most difficult part of a trustee s job, requiring an open mind, a thoughtful study of the i... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/BookChallenges 2026-08-03T11:13:04-04:00

A Board's Guide to Book Bans and Challenges in Public Libraries Recording * Recording from March 10, 2022 * Slides from March 10, 2022 Why Are We Discussi... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/AssemblySenateRepresentatives 2026-08-03T11:12:00-04:00

Assembly Senate Representatives Legislator Libraries Contact Information Assemblyman Jeff Gallahan 131st DistrictMap Clifton Springs Geneva Gorham Ph... (last changed by KelsyHibbardBaker)

KelsyHibbardBaker https://docs.owwl.org/Community/WebHome 2026-04-29T11:17:30-04:00

%IF{"$WEBSUMMARY != ''" then=" "}% Select a topic below or click Index in the right navigation menu to browse all available topics. Member libraries looking for... (last changed by RonKirsop)

RonKirsop https://docs.owwl.org/Community/Construction 2026-02-08T21:29:38-05:00

State Aid for Library Construction Program %TWISTY{ showlink="Table of Contents #x25B8;" hidelink="Table of Contents #x25BE;" firststart="hide" }% FY 2027... (last changed by RonKirsop)

RonKirsop https://docs.owwl.org/Community/TrusteeNewsletterApril2021 2026-01-22T14:30:05-05:00

Trustee Newsletter April 2021 Libraries and Fines While COVID 19 halted many library activities, the trend toward eliminating fines and fees gained quite a bit o... (last changed by RonKirsop)

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