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Financial Resources

Essentials

• Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State -- Budgets & Finance
• Trustee Essentials: a Handbook for Wisconsin Public Library Trustees
  Sections 8 and 9 cover developing a library budget and managing the library money.
• Boardsource
  "BoardSource, formerly the National Center for Nonprofit Boards, is the premier resource for practical information, tools and best practices, training, and leadership development for board members of nonprofit organizations worldwide. Through our highly acclaimed programs and services, BoardSource enables organizations to fulfill their missions by helping build strong and effective nonprofit boards."

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Division of Library Development, New York State Library

• Division of Library Development Home page
• Minimum Standards for Public Libraries
• Types of Libraries in New York State
• Library Laws and Regulations

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IRS

• Applying for Federal Tax-Exempt Status (PDF format)
• Getting an Employers Identification Number (EIN)
  (or just call them at 1-800-829-4933. They will assign it over the phone).
• Other non-profit information, including GuideStar
  

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Other NYS Resources

• New York State Attorney General’s Office: Labor Law
• NYS Sales Tax Exemption Application (PDF format)
• Public Library Peer Comparison Tool
• NY State Contracts for purchasing
  
  

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Last Updated: June 6, 2011