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2022 was a busy year for the NYS Library and libraries of all kinds across New York State. We accomplished a lot:
In February, the Research Library acquired the Research Papers of Award-winning Lincoln Scholar and Historian Harold Holzer. The collection includes the research files from Mr. Holzer’s 55 authored and co-authored books, as well as lectures, photo files, and Holzer’s original correspondence from some of the leading historians, political leaders, and performers of the late 20th and early 21st centuries.
American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were used to invest in a wide range of digital inclusion efforts across New York. The NYS Library hosted six Digital Equity Roundtables to convene digital equity practitioners and advocates across the state. Roundtables occur on the second Friday of every other month between 10-11 AM on Zoom. Everyone is welcome to attend. Roundtables are also recorded for later viewing.
The Research Library offered a robust collection of lectures available to the public on topics related to education, history, genealogy, and more. In 2022, there were more than 50 virtual programs offered with over 1,500 attendees.
The Regents Advisory Council on Libraries completed and distributed its Vision 2022 document. The Vision 2022 process included discussions, interviews, and focus groups that identified a set of shared values endorsed by libraries of all types in New York, including universal access, resilient communities, and equity for all. Explore the Vision 2022 document.
In September, the Board of Regents approved amendments to several sections of Part 90 of the Commissioner’s Regulations. The amendments are part of the implementation of Chapter 563 of the Laws of 2021, which simplified and modernized State aid formulas for various library aid programs.
Thanks for reading News from the NYS Library. We’re looking forward to another exciting year for NYS libraries in 2023!
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