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Empire State Library Network (ESLN) is comprised of the nine Reference and Research Library Resources Councils – each a multi-type library system in New York State. ESLN’s unique structure provides entre for libraries and archives of all types and sizes into a statewide platform for shared services and collaborations.

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We have become aware that a recent law in New York shortened the statute of limitations to collect consumer debts. Does this affect our library’s ability to enforce and collect library fines?
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Can a school district library board mandate that trustees take a break after two terms? It is our understanding that we cannot limit trustee terms, but our bylaws require a year break..
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I need a refresher on the best way to locate data in the newspapers of St. Lawrence County. Is there a way to search a individual in a specific newspaper?
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