Annual Reports – Lyme Free Library

Lyme Free Library
Annual Report For Public And Association Libraries – 2020

Please note – Lyme Free Library was closed part of the year due to the COVID Pandemic – Please take a look at our 2019 Annual Report below for a better picture of a “normal year”.

GENERAL LIBRARY INFORMATION
Library/Director Information
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Report all information in Part 1 as of December 31, 2020, except for
questions related to the current library director/manager (questions 1.37
through 1.44).
1.1 Library ID Number 5600221270
1.2 Library Name LYME FREE LIBRARY
1.3 Name Status (State use only) 00 (for no change from
previous year)
1.4 Structure Status (State use only) 00 (for no change from
previous year)
1.5 Community Chaumont
1.6 Beginning Fiscal Reporting Year 01/01/2020
1.7 Ending Fiscal Reporting Year 12/31/2020
1.8
Is the library now reporting on a different
fiscal year than it reported on in the
previous Annual Report?
No
1.9
If yes, please indicate the beginning date
of library’s new reporting year. Enter N/A
if No was answered to Question 1.8.
N/A
1.10
Please indicate the ending date of
library’s new reporting year. Enter N/A if
No was answered to Question 1.8.
N/A
1.11 Beginning Local Fiscal Year 01/01/2020
1.12 Ending Local Fiscal Year 12/31/2020
1.13 Address Status 00 (for no change from
previous year)
1.14 Street Address 12165 MAIN STREET
1.15 City CHAUMONT
1.16 Zip Code 13622
1.17 Mailing Address P.O. BOX 369
1.18 City CHAUMONT
1.19 Zip Code 13622
1.20
Telephone Number (enter 10 digits only
and hit the Tab key; enter N/A if no
telephone number)
(315) 649-5454
1.21 Fax Number (enter 10 digits only and hit
the Tab key; enter N/A if no fax number) (315) 649-2911
1.22 E-Mail Address to Contact the Library
(Enter N/A if no e-mail address) chalib@ncls.org
1.23 Library Home Page URL (Enter N/A if no
home page URL) lymefreelibrary.org
1.24 Population Chartered to Serve (per 2010
Census) 2,185
1.25 Indicate the type of library as stated in
the library’s charter (select one): ASSOCIATION
1.26 Indicate the area chartered to serve as
stated in the library’s charter (select one): Town
1.27
During the reporting year, has there been
any change to the library’s legal service
area boundaries? Changes must be the
result of a Regents charter action.
Answer Y for Yes, N for No.
N
1.28 Indicate the type of charter the library
currently holds (select one): Absolute
1.29
Date the library was granted its absolute
charter or the date of the provisional
charter if the library does not have an
absolute charter
09/20/1946
1.30 Date the library was last registered 10/16/1924
1.31 Federal Employer Identification Number 150561710
1.32 County JEFFERSON
1.33 School District Lyme Central School
District
1.34 Town/City LYME
1.35 Library System North Country Library
System
THESE QUESTIONS ARE FOR NYC LIBRARIES ONLY. PLEASE
PROCEED TO THE NEXT QUESTION.
1.36a President/CEO Name
1.36b President/CEO Phone Number
1.36c President/CEO Email
NOTE: For questions 1.37 through 1.44, report all information for the current
library director/manager.
1.37 First Name of Library Director/Manager Patricia
1.38 Last Name of Library Director/Manager Hughes
1.39 NYS Public Librarian Certification
Number N/A
1.40 What is the highest education level of the
library manager/director?
Two or More Years of
College/University Study
1.41
If the library manager/director holds a
Master’s Degree, is it a Master’s Degree
in Library/Information Science?
N/A
1.42
Do all staff working in the budgeted
Librarian (certified) positions reported in
6.4 have an active NYS Public Librarian
Certificate? If No, list the name and email
address of each staff member
without an active certificate in a Note.
N/A
1.43 E-mail Address of the Director/Manager chalib@ncls.org
1.44 Fax Number of the Director/Manager (315) 649-2911
1.45
Does the library charge fees for library
cards to people residing outside the
system’s service area?
N
Public Votes/Contracts
1.46
Was all or part of the library’s funding
subject to a public vote(s) held during
Calendar Year 2020? (Please respond
even if the vote was unsuccessful). Enter
Y for Yes, N for No. If Yes, complete one
record for the public vote from each
funding source. If no, go to question 1.47.
Y
Name of municipality or district holding
the public vote
Lyme Central School
District
Indicate the type of municipality or district
holding the public vote School District
Date the vote was held (mm/dd/2020) 05/18/2020
Was the vote successful? Y/N Y
5.
What type of public vote was it? school district ballot
proposition (Ed. Law
§259(1)(a))
6a. Most recent prior year approved
appropriation from a public vote: $69,941
6b.
Proposed increase in appropriation as a
result of the vote held on the date
reported in question number 3:
$5,490
6c. Total proposed appropriation (sum of 6a
and 6b): $75,431
This question should only be answered if “No” was answered in
Q1.46 OR the library has votes from different
municipalities/districts that were held in different years, both
current and prior.
1.47
Did the library receive funding from an
appropriation which was approved by
public vote in a prior year? (Prior to
Calendar Year 2020) Enter Y for Yes, N
for No. If Yes, complete one record for
the vote from each funding source. If No,
go to question 1.48.
Y
Name of municipality or district holding
the public vote Lyme Central School
Indicate the type of municipality or district
holding the public vote School District
Date the last successful vote was held
(mm/dd/yyyy) 05/21/2019
4.
What type of public vote was it? school district ballot
proposition (Ed. Law
§259(1)(a))
What was the total dollar amount of the
appropriation from tax dollars resulting
from the last successful vote?
$69,941
Unusual Circumstances
1.48
Does the reporting library have a
contractual agreement with a municipality
or district to provide library services to
residents of an area not served by a
chartered library? Enter Y for Yes, N for
No. If yes, please complete one record
for each contract. If no, go to question
1.49.
N
Name of contracting municipality or
district N/A
Is this a written contractual agreement? N/A
Population of the geographic area served
by this contract N/A
Dollar amount of contract N/A
Enter the appropriate code for range of
services provided (select one): N/A
1.49
For the reporting year, has the library
experienced any unusual
circumstance(s) that affected the
statistics reported (e.g., natural disaster,
fire, closed for renovations, massive
weeding of collection, etc.)? If yes,
please annotate explaining the
circumstance(s) and the impact on the
library using the Note; if no, please go to
N
Part 2, Library Collection.
LIBRARY COLLECTION
Print/Electronic/Other Holdings
Report holdings, additions, and subscriptions as of the end of the fiscal year
reported in Part 1. Please read general information instructions below before
completing this section.
NOTE: This section of the survey (2.1-2.25) collects data on selected types
of materials.
It does not cover all materials (i.e., microforms, loose sheet music, maps,
and pictures) for which expenditures are reported under Print Materials
Expenditures, Electronic Materials Expenditures, and Other Materials
Expenditures (questions 12.6, 12.7 and 12.8). Under this category report
only items that have been purchased, leased or licensed by the library, a
consortium, the state library, a donor or other person or entity. Included
items must only be accessible with a valid library card or at a physical library
location; inclusion in the catalog is not required. Do not include items freely
available without monetary exchange. Count electronic materials at the
administrative entity level (main library); do not duplicate numbers at each
branch.
PRINT MATERIALS
Cataloged Books
2.1 Adult Fiction Books 12,674
2.2 Adult Non-fiction Books 2,535
2.3 Total Adult Books (Total questions 2.1 &
2.2) 15,209
2.4 Children’s Fiction Books 8,016
2.5 Children’s Non-fiction Books 1,644
2.6 Total Children’s Books (Total questions
2.4 & 2.5)
9,660
2.7 Total Cataloged Books (Total questions
2.3 & 2.6) 24,869
Other Print Materials
2.8 Total Uncataloged Books 0
2.9 Total Print Serials 0
2.10 All Other Print Materials 0
2.11 Total Other Print Materials (Total
questions 2.8 through 2.10) 0
2.12 Total Print Materials (Total questions 2.7
and 2.11) 24,869
ALL OTHER MATERIALS
Electronic Materials
2.13 Electronic Books 10,121
2.14 Local Electronic Collections 7
2.15 NOVELNY Electronic Collections 15
2.16 Total Electronic Collections (Total
questions 2.14 and 2.15) 22
2.17 Audio – Downloadable Units 2,569
2.18 Video – Downloadable Units 0
2.19
Other Electronic Materials (Include items
that are not included in the above
categories, such as e-serials; electronic
files; collections of digital photographs;
and electronic government documents,
reference tools, scores and maps.)
25
2.20
Total Electronic Materials (Total
questions 2.13, 2.16, 2.17, 2.18 and
2.19)
12,737
Non-Electronic Materials
2.21 Audio – Physical Units 1,555
2.22 Video – Physical Units 1,603
2.23 Other Non-Electronic Materials (includes
films, slides, etc.) 0
2.24 Total Other Materials Holdings (Total
questions 2.21 through 2.23) 3,158
Grand Total/Additions to Holdings
2.25 GRAND TOTAL HOLDINGS (Total
questions 2.12, 2.20 and 2.24) 40,764
ADDITIONS TO HOLDINGS – Do not subtract withdrawals or discards.
2.26 Cataloged Books 824
2.27 All Other Print Materials 49
2.28 Electronic Materials 2,635
2.29 All Other Materials 31
2.30 Total Additions (Total questions 2.26
through 2.29) 3,539
LIBRARY PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND SERVICES
Visits/Borrowers/Policies/Accessibility
Report all information on questions 3.1 through 3.29 as of the end of the
fiscal year reported in Part 1; report information on questions 3.30 through
3.83 for the 2020 calendar year. Please click here to read general
instructions before completing this section.
Please report information on LIBRARY USE as of the end of the fiscal year
reported in Part 1.
LIBRARY USE
3.1 Library visits (total annual attendance) 5,315
3.1a
Regarding the number of Library Visits
entered, is this an annual count or an
annual estimate based on a typical week
or weeks?
CT – Annual Count
3.2 Registered resident borrowers 1,410
3.3 Registered non-resident borrowers 71
Please report information on WRITTEN POLICIES as of 12/31/20.
WRITTEN POLICIES (Answer Y for Yes, N for No)
3.4 Does the library have an open meeting
policy? Y
3.5 Does the library have a policy protecting
the confidentiality of library records? Y
3.6
Does the library have an Internet use
policy? Y
3.7 Does the library have a disaster plan? Y
3.8 Does the library have a board-approved
conflict of interest policy? Y
3.9 Does the library have a board-approved
whistle blower policy? Y
3.10 Does the library have a board-approved
sexual harassment prevention policy? Y
Please report information on ACCESSIBILITY as of 12/31/20.
ACCESSIBILITY (Answer Y for Yes, N for No)
3.11
Does the library provide service to
persons who cannot visit the library
(homebound persons, persons in nursing
homes, persons in jail, etc.)?
Y
3.12
Does the library have assistive devices
for persons who are deaf and hearing
impaired (TTY/TDD)?
N
3.13 Does the library have large print books? Y
3.14
Does the library have assistive
technology for people who are visually
impaired or blind?
N
3.15 – If so, what do you have?
screen reader, such as JAWS,
Windoweyes or NVDA No
refreshable Braille commonly referred to
as a refreshable Braille display No
screen magnification software, such as
Zoomtext No
electronic scanning and reading
software, such as OpenBook No
3.16
Is the library registered for services from
either the New York State Talking Book
and Braille Library (New York State
Library, Albany) or the Andrew Heiskell
Braille and Talking Book Library (The
New York Public Library, New York)?
Y
Library Sponsored Programs/Summer Reading Program
Please report information on LIBRARY SPONSORED PROGRAMS as of
the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1.
LIBRARY SPONSORED PROGRAMS
3.17 Adult Program Sessions 19
3.18 Young Adult Program Sessions 7
3.19 Children’s Program Sessions 35
3.20 All Other Program Sessions 6
3.21 Total Number of Program Sessions
(Total questions 3.17 through 3.20) 67
3.22 One-on-One Program Sessions 0
3.23
Do library staff, trustees and/or
volunteers reach outside of the library to
promote library programs and services
through group presentations, information Yes
tables and/or other similar educational
activities sponsored by the Library?
3.24 Adult Program Attendance 629
3.25 Young Adult Program Attendance 49
3.26 Children’s Program Attendance 400
3.27 All Other Program Attendance 137
3.28 Total Program Attendance (Total
questions 3.24 through 3.27) 1,215
3.29 One-on-One Program Attendance 0
Please report information on SUMMER READING PROGRAMS for the 2020
calendar year.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
3.30 – Indicate which of the following apply to the summer reading
program(s) offered by the library during the summer of 2020 (check all that
apply):
a. Program(s) for children Yes
b. Program(s) for young adults No
c. Program(s) for Adults No
d. Summer Reading at New York Libraries
name and/or logo used Yes
e.
Collaborative Summer Library Program
(CSLP Manual, provided through the
New York State Library, used)
Yes
f. N/A No
3.31 Library outlets offering the summer
reading program 1
3.32 Children registered for the library’s
summer reading program 20
3.33 Young adults registered for the library’s
summer reading program 0
3.34 Adults registered for the library’s summer
reading program 0
3.35
Total number registered for the library’s
summer reading program (total 3.32 +
3.33 + 3.34)
20
3.36 Children’s program sessions – Summer
2020 6
3.37 Young adult program sessions – Summer
2020 0
3.38 Adult program sessions – Summer 2020 0
3.39 Total program sessions – Summer 2020
(total 3.36 + 3.37 + 3.38) 6
3.40 Children’s program attendance – Summer
2020 118
3.41 Young adult program attendance –
Summer 2020 0
3.42 Adult program attendance – Summer
2020 0
3.43 Total program attendance – Summer
2020 (total 3.40 + 3.41 + 3.42) 118
COLLABORATORS
3.44 Public school district(s) and/or BOCES 1
3.45 Non-public school(s) 0
3.46 Childcare center(s) 1
3.47 Summer camp(s) 0
3.48 Municipality/Municipalities 1
3.49 Literacy provider(s) 0
3.50 Other (describe using the State note) 0
3.51 Total Collaborators (total 3.44 through
3.50) 3
Early/Adult/English Speaker/Digital Literacy
Please report information on EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS for the 2020
calendar year.
EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS
3.52 Did the library offer early literacy
programs? (Enter Y for Yes, N for No) Y
3.53 – Indicate types of programs offered (check all that apply)
a. Focus on birth – school entry
(kindergarten) Yes
b. Focus on parents & caregivers Yes
c. Combined audience Yes
d. N/A No
3.54 – Number of sessions
a. Focus on birth – school entry
(kindergarten) 35
b. Focus on parents & caregivers 0
c. Combined audience 4
d. N/A 0
3.55 Total Sessions 39
3.56 – Attendance at sessions
a. Focus on birth – school entry
(kindergarten) 141
b. Focus on parents & caregivers 0
c. Combined audience 54
d. N/A 0
3.57 Total Attendance 195
3.58 – Collaborators (check all that apply):
a. Childcare center(s) Yes
b. Public School District(s) and/or BOCES Yes
c. Non-Public School(s) Yes
d. Health care providers/agencies No
e. Other (describe using the State note) No
Please report information on ADULT LITERACY for the 2020 calendar year.
ADULT LITERACY
3.59 Did the library offer adult literacy
programs? No
3.60 Total group program sessions 0
3.61 Total one-on-one program sessions 0
3.62 Total group program attendance 0
3.63 Total one-on-one program attendance 0
3.64 – Collaborators (check all that apply)
a. Literacy NY (Literacy Volunteers of
America) No
b. Public School District(s) and/or BOCES Yes
c. Non-Public Schools No
d. Other (see instructions and describe
using Note) No
Please report information on PROGRAMS FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS OF
OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL) for the 2020 calendar year.
PROGRAMS FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES
(ESOL)
3.65
Did the library offer programs for English
Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)?
(Enter Y for Yes, N for No)
N
3.66 Children’s program sessions 0
3.67 Young adult program sessions 0
3.68 Adult program sessions 0
3.69 Total program sessions (total 3.66 + 3.67

3.68) 0
3.70 One-on-one program sessions 0
3.71 Children’s program attendance 0
3.72 Young adult program attendance 0
3.73 Adult program attendance 0
3.74 Total program attendance (total 3.71 +
3.72 + 3.73) 0
3.75 One-on-one program attendance 0
3.76 – Collaborators (check all that apply):
a. Literacy NY (Literacy Volunteers of
America) No
b. Public School District(s) and/or BOCES No
c. Non-Public School(s) No
d. Other (describe using the Note) No
Please report information on DIGITAL LITERACY for the 2020 calendar
year.
DIGITAL LITERACY
3.77 Did the library offer digital literacy
programs? N
3.78 Total group program sessions 0
3.79 Total one-on-one program sessions 0
3.80 Total group program attendance 0
3.81 Total one-on-one program attendance 0
3.82 Did your library offer teen-led activities
during the 2020 calendar year? N

LIBRARY TRANSACTIONS
Circulation/Electronic Use/Reference Transactions
Report all transactions as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1.
(Please note: Internal Library usage is not considered part of circulation.)
CATALOGED BOOK CIRCULATION
4.1 Adult Fiction Books 3,953
4.2 Adult Non-fiction Books 567
4.3 Total Adult Books (Total questions 4.1 &
4.2) 4,520
4.4 Children’s Fiction Books 918
4.5 Children’s Non-fiction Books 158
4.6 Total Children’s Books (Total questions
4.4 & 4.5) 1,076
4.7 Total Cataloged Book Circulation (Total
question 4.3 & 4.6) 5,596
CIRCULATION OF OTHER MATERIALS
4.8 Circulation of Adult Other Materials 429
4.9 Circulation of Children’s Other Materials 123
4.10 Total Circulation of Other Materials
(Total questions 4.8, 4.9) 552
4.11 Physical Item Circulation (Total
questions 4.7 & 4.10) 6,148
ELECTRONIC USE
4.12 Use of Electronic Material 1,595
4.13 Successful Retrieval of Electronic
Information 264
4.14 Electronic Content Use (Total questions
4.12 & 4.13) 1,859
4.15 Total Circulation of Materials (Total
questions 4.11 & 4.12) 7,743
4.16 Total Collection Use (Total questions
4.13 & 4.15) 8,007
4.17 Grand Total Circulation of Children’s 1,199
Materials (Total questions 4.6 & 4.9)
REFERENCE TRANSACTIONS
4.18 Total Reference Transactions 373
4.18a
Regarding the number of Reference
Transactions entered, is this an annual
count or an annual estimate based on a
typical week or weeks?
CT – Annual Count
4.19 Does the library offer virtual reference? N
Interlibrary Loan
INTERLIBRARY LOAN – MATERIALS RECEIVED (BORROWED)
4.20 TOTAL MATERIALS RECEIVED 1,813
INTERLIBRARY LOAN – MATERIALS PROVIDED (LOANED)
4.21 TOTAL MATERIALS PROVIDED 2,365
TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Report all information as of December 31, 2020.
SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
5.1 Automated circulation system? Y
5.2 Online public access catalog (OPAC)? Y
5.3 Electronic access to the OPAC from
outside the library? Y
5.4 Annual number of visits to the library’s
web site 28,200
5.5 Does the library use Internet filtering Y
software on any computer?
5.6 Does your library use social media? Y
5.7 Does the library file for E-rate benefits? Y
5.8 Is the library part of a consortium for Erate
benefits? Y
5.9 If yes, in which consortium are you
participating?
North Country Library
System
5.10
Name of the person responsible for the
library’s Information Technology (IT)
services
Patricia Hughes
5.11 IT contact’s telephone number (enter 10
digits only and hit the Tab key) (315) 649-5454
5.12 IT contact’s email address chalib@ncls.org
STAFF INFORMATION
Note: Report figures as of the last day of the fiscal year reported in Part 1.
Include the FTE for all positions funded in the library’s budget whether those
positions are filled or not. This report requires conversion of part-time hours
to full-time equivalents (FTE). To compute the FTE of employees in any
category, take the total number of hours worked per week for all budgeted
positions in that category and divide that total by the number of hours per
week the library considers to be full-time. Report the FTE to two decimal
places.
FTE (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT CALCULATION)
6.1
The number of hours per workweek used
to compute FTE for all paid library
personnel in this section.
24
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS
6.2 Library Director (certified) 0
6.3 Vacant Library Director (certified) 0
6.4 Librarian (certified) 0
6.5 Vacant Librarian (certified) 0
6.6 Library Manager (not certified) 1
6.7 Vacant Library Manager (not certified) 0
6.8 Library Specialist/Paraprofessional (not
certified) 0
6.9 Vacant Library
Specialist/Paraprofessional (not certified) 0
6.10 Other Staff .75
6.11 Vacant Other Staff 0
6.12 TOTAL PAID STAFF (Total questions
6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 6.8 & 6.10) 1.75
6.13 VACANT TOTAL PAID STAFF (Total
questions 6.3, 6.5, 6.7, 6.9 & 6.11) 0.00
SALARY INFORMATION
6.14 FTE – Entry Level Librarian (certified) 0
6.15 Salary – Entry Level Librarian (certified) $0
6.16 FTE – Library Director (certified) 0
6.17 Salary – Library Director (certified) $0
6.18 FTE – Library Manager (not certified) 1
6.19 Salary – Library Manager (not certified) $26,972
MINIMUM PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS (CURRENT)
Report all information as of December 31, 2020. Please click here to read
general instructions before completing this section.
7.1
Is governed by board-approved written
bylaws which outline the responsibilities
and procedures of the library board of
trustees.
Y
7.2 2. Has a board-approved written long
range plan of service. Y
7.3
Presents a board-approved annual
report to the community on the library’s
progress in meeting its goals and
objectives.
Y
7.4 4. Has board-approved written policies
for the operation of the library. Y
7.5
Presents annually to appropriate
funding agencies a written boardapproved
budget which would enable the
library to meet or exceed these
standards and to carry out its long-range
plan of service.
Y
7.6
Periodically evaluates the
effectiveness of the library’s collection
and services in meeting community
needs.
Y
7.7 7. Is open the minimum standard number
of public service hours for population
served. (see instructions)
Y
Maintains a facility to meet community needs, including adequate:
7.8 8a. space Y
7.9 8b. lighting Y
7.10 8c. shelving Y
7.11 8d. seating Y
7.12 8e. restroom (see instructions) Y
Provides equipment and connections to meet community needs and
provide access to other library catalogs and other electronic information,
including but not limited to the following:
7.13 9a. telephone Y
7.14 9b. photocopier (see instructions) Y
7.15 9c. microcomputer or terminal Y
7.16 9d. printer Y
7.17 9e. Fax capability (see instructions) Y
7.18
Distributes board-approved printed
information listing the library’s hours
open, borrowing rules, services, location
and phone number.
Y
7.19
Employs a paid director in
accordance with the provisions of
Commissioner’s Regulation 90.8.
Y
MINIMUM PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS (AS OF 2021)
As of January 1, 2021 all public, free association and Indian libraries in New
York State will be required to meet the minimum standards listed below.
Please indicate which of these standards your library already meets as of
December 31, 2020. This 2020 data will be helpful in informing statewide
and regional efforts to ensure that all of New York’s libraries are able to
successfully comply with the new minimum standards. Please click here to
read general instructions before completing this section. Helpful information
for meeting minimum public library standards is available on the State
Library’s website. Questions about the new standards should be directed to
your library system.
1.
Is governed by written bylaws which
define the structure and governing
functions of the library board of trustees,
and which shall be reviewed and reapproved
by the board of trustees at
least once every five years or earlier if
required by law.
Y
2.
Has a community-based, boardapproved,
written long-range plan of
service developed by the library board of
trustees and staff.
Y
3.
Provides a board-approved written
annual report to the community on the
library’s progress in meeting its mission,
goals and objectives, as outlined in the
library’s long-range plan of service.
Y
4.
Has board-approved written policies for
the operation of the library, which shall
be reviewed and updated at least once
every five years or earlier if required by
law.
Y
5.
Annually prepares and publishes a
board-approved, written budget, which
enables the library to address the Y
community’s needs, as outlined in the
library’s long-range plan of service.
6.
Periodically evaluates the effectiveness
of the library’s programs, services and
collections to address community needs,
as outlined in the library’s long-range
plan of service.
Y
7.
Is open the minimum standard number of
public service hours for population
served. (see instructions)
Y
Maintains a facility that addresses community needs, as outlined in the
library’s long-range plan of service, including adequate:
8a. space Y
8b. lighting Y
8c. shelving Y
8d. seating Y
8e. power infrastructure Y
8f. data infrastructure Y
8g. public restroom Y
9.
Provides programming to address
community needs, as outlined in the
library’s long-range plan of service.
Y
Provides
10a.
a circulation system that facilitates
access to the local library collection and
other library catalogs
Y
10b.
equipment, technology, and internet
connectivity to address community needs
and facilitate access to information.
Y
11.
Provides access to current library
information in print and online, facilitating
the understanding of library services,
operations and governance; information
provided online shall include the
standards referenced in numbers (1)
through (5) above.
Y
12.
Employs a paid director in accordance
with the provisions of Commissioner’s
Regulation 90.8.
Y
13.
Provides library staff with annual
technology training, appropriate to their
position, to address community needs,
as outlined in the library’s long-range
plan of service.
Y
14.
Establishes and maintains partnerships
with other educational, cultural or
community organizations which enable
the library to address the community’s
needs, as outlined in the library’s longrange
plan of service.
Y
PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION
Report all information as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1.
Please click here to read general instructions before completing this section.
PUBLIC SERVICE OUTLETS – Libraries reporting main libraries, branches
and bookmobiles should complete Service Outlets Information in Part 9.
8.1 Main Library 1
8.2 Branches 0
8.3 Bookmobiles 0
8.4 Other Outlets 0
8.5 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE OUTLETS
(Total questions 8.1 – 8.4) 1
PUBLIC SERVICE HOURS – Report hours to two decimal places.
8.6 Minimum Weekly Total Hours – Main
Library 40.00
8.7 Minimum Weekly Total Hours – Branch
Libraries 0.00
8.8 Minimum Weekly Total Hours –
Bookmobiles 0.00
8.9 Minimum Weekly Total Hours – Total
Hours Open (Total questions 8.6 – 8.8) 40.00
8.10 Annual Total Hours – Main Library 560.00
8.11 Annual Total Hours – Branch Libraries 0.00
8.12 Annual Total Hours – Bookmobiles 0.00
8.13 Annual Hours Open – Total Hours Open
(Total questions 8.10 through 8.12) 560.00
8A. COVID
NOTE: This section of the survey (8A) collects data on the impact of the
COVID-19 pandemic. Report all information in Part 8A from March 7, 2020
to December 31, 2020.
CV1 Were any of the library’s outlets
physically closed to the public for any
period of time due to the Coronavirus
(COVID-19) pandemic?
Yes
CV2
Did library staff continue to provide
services to the public during any portion
of the period when the building was
physically closed to the public due to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Yes
CV3
Did the library add or increase access to
electronic collection materials due to the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Yes
CV4
Did the library allow users to complete
registration for library cards online
without having to come to the library
before the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic?
Yes
CV5
Did the library allow users to complete
registration for library cards online
without having to come to the library
during the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
pandemic?
Yes
CV6
Did the library provide reference service
via the Internet or telephone when the
building was physically closed to the
public during the Coronavirus (COVID-
19) pandemic?
Yes
CV7
Did the library provide ‘outside’ service
for circulation of physical materials at
one or more outlets during the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Yes
CV8
Did the library provide live, virtual
programs via the Internet during the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Yes
CV9
Did the library create and provide
recordings of program content via the
Internet during the Coronavirus (COVID-
19) pandemic?
Yes
CV10
Report total number of recordings of
program content during COVID-19
pandemic. Optional response.
Responses to new questions
requiring numerical data may be
estimated or left blank the first year.
4
CV11
Did the library provide Wi-Fi Internet
access to users outside the building at
one or more outlets before the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Yes
CV12
Did the library intentionally provide Wi-Fi
Internet access to users outside the
building at one or more outlets during
COVID-19 pandemic?
Yes
CV13
Did the library increase access to Wi-Fi
Internet access to users outside the
building at one or more outlets during the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
Yes
CV14
Did library staff work for other
government agencies or nonprofit
organizations instead of, or in addition to,
their normal duties during the
Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
No
SERVICE OUTLET INFORMATION
Report all information as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1.
Please click here to read general instructions before completing this section.
NOTE: Libraries reporting Public Service Outlets in questions 8.1, 8.2 and
8.3 of Part 8 are required to complete this part of the Annual Report. Use
this section to enter outlet information on main libraries, branches or
bookmobiles. Complete one record for each main library, branch or
bookmobile.
If you have multiple libraries, you may 1) enter the data for the Service
Outlet Information section directly into the survey as usual or 2) send Baker
and Taylor the data for this section to be uploaded into CollectConnect. If
you choose to send your data for uploading, you must enter the data into the
spreadsheet form available in the survey by clicking here. Complete this
form and email it to collectconnect@baker-taylor.com
Outlet Name Lyme Free Library
Outlet Name Status 00 (for no change)
Street Address 12165 Main Street
Outlet Street Address Status 00 (for no change)
City Chaumont
Zip Code 13622
Phone (enter 10 digits only) (315) 649-5454
Fax Number (enter 10 digits only) (315) 649-2911
E-mail Address chalib@ncls.org
Outlet URL www.lymefreelibrary.org
County Jefferson
School District Lyme Central School
District
Library System North Country Library
System
Outlet Type Code (select one): CE
Public Service Hours Per Year for This
Outlet 560
Number of Weeks This Outlet is Open 14
16a Number of weeks an outlet closed due to
COVID-19 38
16b Number of weeks an outlet had limited
occupancy due to COVID-19 3
17.
Does this outlet have meeting space
available for public use (non-library
sponsored programs, meetings and/or
events)?
Y
Is the meeting space available for public
use even when the outlet is closed? N
19.
Total number of non-library sponsored
programs, meetings and/or events at this
outlet
0
Enter the appropriate outlet code (select
one): LO
Who owns this outlet building? Library Board
Who owns the land on which this outlet is
built? Library Board
Indicate the year this outlet was initially
constructed 1836
Indicate the year this outlet underwent a
major renovation costing $25,000 or
more
2014
Square footage of the outlet 4,530
Number of internet computers at this
outlet used by general public 5
Number of uses (sessions) of public
Internet computers per year 3,802
Type of connection on the outlet’s public
Internet computers Fiber
29.
Maximum download speed of connection
on the outlet’s public Internet computers
11 Greater than or equal
to 100 mbps and less than
1 gbps
30.
Maximum upload speed of connection on
the outlet’s public Internet computers
11 Greater than or equal
to 100 mbps and less than
1 gbps
Internet Provider Other (specify using the
State note)
WiFi Access No restrictions to access
Number of wireless sessions provided by
the library wireless service per year 3,589
34.
Does the outlet have a building entrance
that is physically accessible to a person
in a wheelchair?
Y
Is every public part of the outlet
accessible to a person in a wheelchair? N
Does your outlet have a Makerspace? Y
LIBID 5600221270
FSCSID NY0421
Number of Bookmobiles in the
Bookmobile Outlet Record 0
Outlet Structure Status 00 (for no change from
previous year)
OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES
Trustees and Terms/Board President/Trustee Names
Report information about trustee meetings as of December 31, 2020. All
public and association libraries are required by Education Law to hold at
least four meetings a year.
BOARD MEETINGS
10.1
Total number of board meetings held
during calendar year (January 1, 2020 to
December 31, 2020)
10
NUMBER OF TRUSTEES AND TERMS
10.2
Does your library have a range of
trustees stated in the library’s charter
documents (incorporation)?
Yes
10.3 If yes, what is the range? 7-13
10.4
If your library has a range, how many
voting positions are stated in the library’s
current by-laws?
8
10.6
Does your library’s charter documents
(incorporation) state a specified term for
trustees? If no, please explain in a Note.
Yes
10.7
If yes, what is the trustee term length, as
stated in your library’s charter documents
(incorporation)?
4 YEARS
BOARD MEMBER SELECTION
10.8
Enter Board Member Selection Code
(select one):
EA – board members are
elected by the library
association membership
List Officers and Board Members as of February 1, 2021. Complete one
record for each board member. There must be a record for each voting
position, whether filled or vacant. Do not include non-voting positions.
BOARD PRESIDENT
10.9 First Name Jim
10.10 Last Name Valentine
10.11 Mailing Address
10.12 City
10.13 Zip Code (5 digits only) 13634
10.14 Phone (enter 10 digits only)
10.15 E-mail
10.16 Term Begins – Month January
10.17 Term Begins – Year (yyyy) 2018
10.18 Term Expires – Month December
10.19 Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2021
10.20
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No,
add a Note. The Note should identify the
previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the
beginning and ending date of the
unexpired previous trustee’s term.
Example: Trustee is filling the remainder
of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
Yes
10.21 The date the Oath of Office was taken
(mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
10.22 The date the Oath of Office was filed with
town or county clerk (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
10.23 Is this a brand new trustee? N
You may 1) enter the data for the Officers and Board Members directly into
the survey as usual or 2) send Baker and Taylor the data for this section to
be uploaded into CollectConnect (but do not include the Board President—
this information should still be entered directly into the survey) . If you choose
to send your data for uploading, you must enter the data into the
spreadsheet form available here. Complete this form and email it to
collectconnect@baker-taylor.com.
Status Filled
First Name of Board Member Judith
Last Name of Board Member Bates
4.
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Financial Officer
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2017
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2021
13.
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No,
add a Note. The Note should identify the
previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the
beginning and ending date of the
unexpired previous trustee’s term.
Example: Trustee is filling the remainder
of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
Yes
The date the Oath of Office
(mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with
town or county clerk (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status Filled
First Name of Board Member Pamela
Last Name of Board Member Oxenford
Mailing Address
City Three Mile Bay
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13693
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Vice President
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2020
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2023
13.
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No,
add a Note. The Note should identify the
previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the
beginning and ending date of the
unexpired previous trustee’s term.
Example: Trustee is filling the remainder
of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
Yes
The date the Oath of Office
(mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with
town or county clerk (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status Filled
First Name of Board Member Mary
Last Name of Board Member Hyde
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Trustee
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2021
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2024
13.
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No,
add a Note. The Note should identify the
previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the
beginning and ending date of the
unexpired previous trustee’s term.
Example: Trustee is filling the remainder
of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
Yes
The date the Oath of Office
(mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with
town or county clerk (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status Filled
First Name of Board Member Douglas
Last Name of Board Member Warneck
Mailing Address
City Three Mile Bay
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13693
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Trustee
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2021
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2024
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No,
add a Note. The Note should identify the
previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the
beginning and ending date of the
unexpired previous trustee’s term.
Example: Trustee is filling the remainder
of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
Yes
The date the Oath of Office
(mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with
town or county clerk (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status Filled
First Name of Board Member Joy
Last Name of Board Member Seymour
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Secretary
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2019
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2022
13.
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No,
add a Note. The Note should identify the
previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the
beginning and ending date of the
unexpired previous trustee’s term.
Example: Trustee is filling the remainder
of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
Yes
The date the Oath of Office
(mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with
town or county clerk (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status Filled
First Name of Board Member John
Last Name of Board Member Rusho
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Trustee
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2019
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2022
13.
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No,
add a Note. The Note should identify the
previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the
beginning and ending date of the
unexpired previous trustee’s term.
Example: Trustee is filling the remainder
of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
Yes
The date the Oath of Office
(mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with
town or county clerk (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status Filled
First Name of Board Member Melissa
Last Name of Board Member Koffs
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Trustee
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2021
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2024
13.
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No,
add a Note. The Note should identify the
previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the
beginning and ending date of the
unexpired previous trustee’s term.
Example: Trustee is filling the remainder
of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
Yes
The date the Oath of Office
(mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with
town or county clerk (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Trustee Education
Complete one record for each person serving as a trustee as of December
31, 2020. These trustees will not be exactly the same as the trustees listed
in the section above.
Trustee Name Jim Valentine
2.
Has the trustee participated in trustee
education in the last calendar year
(2020)?
N
Trustee Name Judi Bates
2.
Has the trustee participated in trustee
education in the last calendar year
(2020)?
N
Trustee Name Pamela Oxenford
2.
Has the trustee participated in trustee
education in the last calendar year
(2020)?
N
Trustee Name Douglas Warneck
2.
Has the trustee participated in trustee
education in the last calendar year
(2020)?
N
Trustee Name Mary Hyde
Has the trustee participated in trustee
education in the last calendar year
(2020)?
N
Trustee Name Melissa Koffs
2.
Has the trustee participated in trustee
education in the last calendar year
(2020)?
N
Trustee Name Joy Seymour
2.
Has the trustee participated in trustee
education in the last calendar year
(2020)?
N
Trustee Name John Rusho
2.
Has the trustee participated in trustee
education in the last calendar year
(2020)?
N
OPERATING FUNDS RECEIPTS
Local Public Funds/System Cash Grants/Other State
Report financial data based on the fiscal reporting year reported in Part 1.
ROUND TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR. Please click here to read general
instructions before completing this section.
LOCAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Specify by name the municipalities or school districts which are the source
of funds.
11.1 Does the library receive any local public
funds? If yes, complete one record for
each taxing authority; if no, go to
question 11.3.
Y
Source of Funds County
Name of funding County, Municipality or
School District County of Jefferson
Amount $3,263
Subject to public vote held in reporting
year or in a previous reporting year(s). N
Written Contractual Agreement N
Source of Funds Town
Name of funding County, Municipality or
School District Town of Lyme
Amount $15,000
Subject to public vote held in reporting
year or in a previous reporting year(s). N
Written Contractual Agreement Y
Source of Funds Village
Name of funding County, Municipality or
School District Village of Chaumont
Amount $2,800
Subject to public vote held in reporting
year or in a previous reporting year(s). N
Written Contractual Agreement N
Source of Funds School District
Name of funding County, Municipality or
School District
Library budget vote- Lyme
School
Amount $75,431
Subject to public vote held in reporting
year or in a previous reporting year(s). Y
Written Contractual Agreement N
11.2 TOTAL LOCAL PUBLIC FUNDS $96,494
SYSTEM CASH GRANTS TO MEMBER LIBRARY
11.3 Local Library Services Aid (LLSA) $995
11.4 Central Library Aid (CLDA and/or CBA) $0
11.5 Additional State Aid received from the
System $6,000
11.6 Federal Aid received from the System $0
11.7 Other Cash Grants $0
11.8 TOTAL SYSTEM CASH GRANTS
(Add Questions 11.3, 11.4, 11.5, 11.6
and 11.7)
$6,995
OTHER STATE AID
11.9
State Aid other than LLSA, Central
Library Aid (CLDA and/or CBA), or other
State Aid reported as system cash grants
$0
Federal Aid/Other Receipts
FEDERAL AID FOR LIBRARY OPERATION
11.10 LSTA $0
11.11 Other Federal Aid $0
11.12 TOTAL FEDERAL AID (Add Questions
11.10 and 11.11) $0
11.13
CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC
LIBRARIES AND/OR PUBLIC
LIBRARY SYSTEMS IN NEW YORK
STATE
$0
OTHER RECEIPTS
11.14 Gifts and Endowments $7,805
11.15 Fund Raising $17,692
11.16 Income from Investments $102
11.17 Library Charges $100
11.18 Other $1,635
11.19
TOTAL OTHER RECEIPTS (Add
Questions 11.14, 11.15, 11.16, 11.17 $27,334
and 11.18)
11.20
TOTAL OPERATING FUND
RECEIPTS (Add Questions 11.2, 11.8,
11.9, 11.12, 11.13 and 11.19)
$130,823
11.21 BUDGET LOANS $0
Transfers/Grant Total
TRANSFERS
11.22 From Capital Fund (Same as Question
14.8) $0
11.23 From Other Funds $0
11.24 TOTAL TRANSFERS (Add Questions
11.22 and 11.23) $0
11.25
BALANCE IN OPERATING FUND –
Beginning Balance for Fiscal Year
Ending 2020 (Same as Question 12.40 of
previous year if fiscal year has not
changed)
$91,858
11.26
GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS, BUDGET
LOANS, TRANSFERS AND
BALANCE (Add Questions 11.20,
11.21, 11.24 and 11.25; Same as
Question 12.41)
$222,681
OPERATING FUND DISBURSEMENTS
Staff/Collection/Capital/Operation and Maintenance
Report financial data based on the fiscal reporting year reported in
Part 1. ROUND TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR. Please click here to
read general instructions before completing this section.
STAFF EXPENDITURES
Salaries & Wages Paid from Library Funds
12.1 Certified Librarians $0
12.2 Other Staff $45,406
12.3
Total Salaries & Wages
Expenditures (Add Questions 12.1 and
12.2)
$45,406
12.4 Employee Benefits Expenditures $15,520
12.5 Total Staff Expenditures (Add
Questions 12.3 and 12.4) $60,926
COLLECTION EXPENDITURES
12.6 Print Materials Expenditures $17,893
12.7 Electronic Materials Expenditures $0
12.8 Other Materials Expenditures 300
12.9 Total Collection Expenditures (Add
Questions 12.6, 12.7 and 12.8) $18,193
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FROM OPERATING FUNDS
12.10 From Local Public Funds (71PF) $0
12.11 From Other Funds (71OF) $0
12.12 Total Capital Expenditures (Add
Questions 12.10 and 12.11) $0
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS
Repairs to Building & Building Equipment
12.13 From Local Public Funds (72PF) $0
12.14 From Other Funds (72OF) $0
12.15 Total Repairs (Add Questions 12.13
and 12.14) $0
12.16 Other Disbursements for Operation &
Maintenance of Buildings $18,309
12.17
Total Operation & Maintenance of
Buildings (Add Questions 12.15 and
12.16)
$18,309
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
12.18 Office and Library Supplies $1,227
12.19 Telecommunications $2,319
12.20 Binding Expenses $0
12.21 Postage and Freight $287
12.22 Professional & Consultant Fees $1,383
12.23 Equipment $1,486
12.24 Other Miscellaneous $2,581
12.25
Total Miscellaneous Expenses (Add
Questions 12.18, 12.19, 12.20, 12.21,
12.22, 12.23 and 12.24)
$9,283
Contracts/Debt Service/Transfers/Grand Total
12.26
CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC
LIBRARIES AND/OR PUBLIC
LIBRARY SYSTEMS IN NEW YORK
STATE
$3,608
DEBT SERVICE
Capital Purposes Loans (Principal and Interest)
12.27 From Local Public Funds (73PF) $0
12.28 From Other Funds (73OF) $0
12.29 Total (Add Questions 12.27 and 12.28) $0
Other Loans
12.30 Budget Loans (Principal and Interest) $0
12.31 Short-Term Loans $0
12.32 Total Debt Service (Add Questions
12.29, 12.30 and 12.31) $0
12.33
TOTAL OPERATING FUND
DISBURSEMENTS (Add Questions
12.5, 12.9, 12.12, 12.17, 12.25, 12.26
and 12.32)
$110,319
TRANSFERS
Transfers to Capital Fund
12.34 From Local Public Funds (76PF) $0
12.35 From Other Funds (76OF) $0
12.36
Total Transfers to Capital Fund (Add
Questions 12.34 and 12.35; same as
Question 13.8)
$0
12.37 Transfer to Other Funds $0
12.38 TOTAL TRANSFERS (Add Questions
12.36 and 12.37) $0
12.39
TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS AND
TRANSFERS (Add Questions 12.33 and
12.38)
$110,319
12.40
BALANCE IN OPERATING FUND –
Ending Balance for the Fiscal Year
Ending 2020
$112,362
12.41
GRAND TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS,
TRANSFERS & BALANCE (Add
Questions 12.39 and 12.40; same as
Question 11.26)
$222,681
ASSURANCE
12.42
The Library operated in accordance with
all provisions of Education Law and the
Regulations of the Commissioner, and
assures that the “Annual Report” was
reviewed and accepted by the Library
Board on (date – mm/dd/yyyy).
02/08/2021
FISCAL AUDIT
12.43 Last audit performed (mm/dd/yyyy) 12/31/2020
12.44 Time period covered by this audit
(mm/dd/yyyy) – (mm/dd/yyyy) 01/01/2020-12/31/2020
12.45 Indicate type of audit (select one): Private Accounting Firm
CAPITAL FUND
12.46
Does the library have a Capital Fund?
Enter Y for Yes, N for No. If No, stop
here. If Yes, complete the Capital Fund
Report.
N
CAPITAL FUND RECEIPTS
Report financial data based on the fiscal year reported in Part 1. ROUND
TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR. Please click here to read general
instructions before completing this section.
REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES
13.1 Revenues from Local Government
Sources $0
13.2 All Other Revenues from Local Sources $0
13.3 Total Revenues from Local Sources
(Add Questions 13.1 and 13.2) $0
STATE AID FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
13.4 State Aid Received for Construction $0
13.5 Other State Aid $0
13.6 Total State Aid (Add Questions 13.4
and 13.5) $0
FEDERAL AID FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
13.7 TOTAL FEDERAL AID $0
INTERFUND REVENUE
13.8 Transfer from Operating Fund (Same as
Question 12.36) $0
13.9 TOTAL REVENUES (Add Questions
13.3, 13.6, 13.7 and 13.8) $0
13.10 NON-REVENUE RECEIPTS $0
13.11 TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS (Add
Questions 13.9 and 13.10) $0
13.12
BALANCE IN CAPITAL FUND –
Beginning Balance for Fiscal Year
Ending 2020 (Same as Question 14.11 of
previous year, if fiscal year has not
changed)
$0
13.13
TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS AND
BALANCE(Add Questions 13.11 and
13.12; same as Question 14.12)
$0
CAPITAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS
Report financial data based on the fiscal reporting year reported in
Part 1. ROUND TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR. Please click here to
read general instructions before completing this section.
PROJECT EXPENDITURES
14.1 Construction $0
14.2 Incidental Construction $0
Other Disbursements
14.3 Purchase of Buildings $0
14.4 Interest $0
14.5 Collection Expenditures $0
14.6 Total Other Disbursements (Add
Questions 14.3, 14.4 and 14.5) $0
14.7 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES
(Add Questions 14.1, 14.2 and 14.6) $0
14.8 TRANSFER TO OPERATING FUND
(Same as Question 11.22) $0
14.9 NON-PROJECT EXPENDITURES $0
14.10
TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS
AND TRANSFERS (Add Questions
14.7, 14.8 and 14.9)
$0
14.11
BALANCE IN CAPITAL FUND –
Ending Balance for the Fiscal Year
Ending 2020
$0
14.12
TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS
AND BALANCE (Add Questions 14.10
and 14.11; same as Question 13.13)
$0
CENTRAL LIBRARIES
PART 15 EXISTS FOR THE CENTRAL/CO-CENTRAL LIBRARIES ONLY.
PLEASE PROCEED TO SECTION 16. FEDERAL TOTALS AND
CONTINUE ON WITH YOUR SURVEY
FEDERAL TOTALS
All questions in Part 16 are calculated, locked fields.
Note: See instructions for definitions and calculations of each of these
Federal Totals.
16.1 Total ALA-MLS 0.00
16.2 Total Librarians 0.60
16.3 All Other Paid Staff 0.45
16.4 Total Paid Employees 1.05
16.5 State Government Revenue $6,995
16.6 Federal Government Revenue $0
16.7 Other Operating Revenue $27,334
16.8 Total Operating Revenue $130,823
16.9 Other Operating Expenditures $31,200
16.10 Total Operating Expenditures $110,319
16.11 Total Capital Expenditures $0
16.12 Print Materials 24,869
16.13 Total Registered Borrowers 1,481
16.14 Other Capital Revenue and Receipts $0
16.15 Total Number of Internet Terminals Used
by the General Public 5
16.16 Total Uses (sessions) of Public Internet
Computers Per Year 3,802
16.17 Total Wireless Sessions Provided by the
Library Wireless Service Per Year 3,589
16.18 Total Capital Revenue $0
FOR NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY USE ONLY
17.1 LIB ID 5600221270
17.2 Interlibrary Relationship Code ME
17.3 Legal Basis Code NP
17.4 Administrative Structure Code SO
17.5 FSCS Public Library Definition Y
17.6 Geographic Code OTH
17.7 FSCS ID NY0421
17.8 SED CODE 221301700004
17.9 INSTITUTION ID 800000051156
SUGGESTED IMPROVEMENTS
Library Name: LYME FREE LIBRARY
Library System: North Country Library
System
Name of Person Completing Form: Patti Hughes
Phone Number: (315) 649-5454
I am satisfied that this resource (Collect)
is meeting library needs:
Neither Agree nor
Disagree
Applying this resource (Collect) will help
improve library services to the public:
Neither Agree nor
Disagree
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for improving the Annual Report. When
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Annual Report For Public And Association Libraries – 2019

GENERAL LIBRARY INFORMATION
Library/Director Information
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Report all information in Part 1 as of December 31, 2019, except for questions related to the current library
director/manager (questions 1.37 through 1.44).
1.1 Library ID Number 5600221270
1.2 Library Name LYME FREE LIBRARY
1.3 Name Status (State use only) 00 (for no change from previous year)
1.4 Structure Status (State use only) 00 (for no change from previous year)
1.5 Community Chaumont
1.6 Beginning Fiscal Reporting Year 01/01/2019
1.7 Ending Fiscal Reporting Year 12/31/2019
1.8 Is the library now reporting on a different fiscal year than it No
reported on in the previous Annual Report?
1.9 If yes, please indicate the beginning date of library’s new N/A
reporting year. Enter N/A if No was answered to Question 1.8.
1.10 Please indicate the ending date of library’s new reporting year. N/A
Enter N/A if No was answered to Question 1.8.
1.11 Beginning Local Fiscal Year 01/01/2019
1.12 Ending Local Fiscal Year 12/31/2019
1.13 Address Status 00 (for no change from previous year)
1.14 Street Address 12165 MAIN STREET
1.15 City CHAUMONT
1.16 Zip Code 13622
1.17 Mailing Address P.O. BOX 369
1.18 City CHAUMONT
1.19 Zip Code 13622
1.20 Telephone Number (enter 10 digits only and hit the Tab key; (315) 649-5454
enter N/A if no telephone number)
1.21 Fax Number (enter 10 digits only and hit the Tab key; enter (315) 649-2911
N/A if no fax number)
1.22 E-Mail Address to Contact the Library (Enter N/A if no e-mail chalib@ncls.org
address)
1.23 Library Home Page URL (Enter N/A if no home page URL) lymefreelibrary.org
1.24 Population Chartered to Serve (per 2010 Census) 2,185
1.25 Indicate the type of library as stated in the library’s charter ASSOCIATION
(select one):
1.26 Indicate the area chartered to serve as stated in the library’s Town
charter (select one):
1.27 During the reporting year, has there been any change to the
library’s legal service area boundaries? Changes must be the N
result of a Regents charter action. Answer Y for Yes, N for No.
1.28 Indicate the type of charter the library currently holds (select Absolute
one):
1.29 Date the library was granted its absolute charter or the date of
the provisional charter if the library does not have an absolute 09/20/1946
charter
1.30 Date the library was last registered 10/16/1924
1.31 Federal Employer Identification Number 150561710
1.32 County JEFFERSON
1.33 School District Lyme Central School District
1.34 Town/City LYME
1.35 Library System North Country Library System
THESE QUESTIONS ARE FOR NYC LIBRARIES ONLY. PLEASE PROCEED TO THE NEXT
QUESTION.
1.36a President/CEO Name
1.36b President/CEO Phone Number
1.36c President/CEO Email
NOTE: For questions 1.37 through 1.44, report all information for the current library director/manager.
1.37 First Name of Library Director/Manager Patricia
1.38 Last Name of Library Director/Manager Hughes
1.39 NYS Public Librarian Certification Number N/A
1.40 What is the highest education level of the library Two or More Years of
manager/director? College/University Study
1.41 If the library manager/director holds a Master’s Degree, is it a N/A
Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science?
1.42 Do all staff working in the budgeted Librarian (certified)
positions reported in 6.4 have an active NYS Public Librarian N/A
Certificate? If No, list the name and e-mail address of each
staff member without an active certificate in a Note.
1.43 E-mail Address of the Director/Manager chalib@ncls.org
1.44 Fax Number of the Director/Manager (315) 649-2911
1.45 Is the library a member of the New York State and Local N
Retirement System?
1.46 Does the library charge fees for library cards to people residing N
outside the system’s service area?
1.47 Was all or part of the library’s funding subject to a public
vote(s) held during Calendar Year 2019? (Please respond even
if the vote was unsuccessful). Enter Y for Yes, N for No. If Y
Yes, complete one record for the public vote from each funding
source. If no, go to question 1.48.
Public Votes/Contracts
Name of municipality or district holding the public vote Lyme Central School District
Indicate the type of municipality or district holding the public School District
vote
Date the vote was held (mm/dd/2019) 05/21/2019
Was the vote successful? Y/N Y
What type of public vote was it? school district ballot proposition (Ed.
Law Â§259(1)(a))
6a. Most recent prior year approved appropriation from a public $61,500
vote:
6b. Proposed increase in appropriation as a result of the vote held $8,441
on the date reported in question number 3:
6c. Total proposed appropriation (sum of 6a and 6b): $69,941
This question should only be answered if “No” was answered in Q1.47 OR the library has votes from
different municipalities/districts that were held in different years, both current and prior.
1.48 Did the library receive funding from an appropriation which
was approved by public vote in a prior year? (Prior to Calendar
Year 2019) Enter Y for Yes, N for No. If Yes, complete one N
record for the vote from each funding source. If No, go to
question 1.49.
Name of municipality or district holding the public vote N/A
Indicate the type of municipality or district holding the public
vote
Date the last successful vote was held (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
What type of public vote was it?
What was the total dollar amount of the appropriation from tax N/A
dollars resulting from the last successful vote?
1.49 Does the reporting library have a contractual agreement with a
municipality or district to provide library services to residents
of an area not served by a chartered library? Enter Y for Yes, N N
for No. If yes, please complete one record for each contract. If
no, go to question 1.50.
Name of contracting municipality or district N/A
Is this a written contractual agreement? N/A
Population of the geographic area served by this contract N/A
Dollar amount of contract N/A
Enter the appropriate code for range of services provided (select N/A
one):
Unusual Circumstances
1.50 For the reporting year, has the library experienced any unusual
circumstance(s) that affected the statistics reported (e.g., natural
disaster, fire, closed for renovations, massive weeding of Y
collection, etc.)? If yes, please annotate explaining the
circumstance(s) and the impact on the library using the Note; if
no, please go to Part 2, Library Collection.
LIBRARY COLLECTION
Print/Electronic/Other Holdings
Report holdings, additions, and subscriptions as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1. Please read
general information instructions below before completing this section.
NOTE: This section of the survey (2.1-2.22) collects data on selected types of materials.
It does not cover all materials (i.e., microforms, loose sheet music, maps, and pictures) for which expenditures
are reported under Print Materials Expenditures, Electronic Materials Expenditures, and Other Materials
Expenditures (questions 12.6, 12.7 and 12.8). Under this category report only items that have been purchased,
leased or licensed by the library, a consortium, the state library, a donor or other person or entity. Included items
must only be accessible with a valid library card or at a physical library location; inclusion in the catalog is not
required. Do not include items freely available without monetary exchange. Count electronic materials at the
administrative entity level (main library); do not duplicate numbers at each branch.
PRINT MATERIALS
Cataloged Books
2.1 Adult Fiction Books 12,152
2.2 Adult Non-fiction Books 2,467
2.3 Total Adult Books (Total questions 2.1 & 2.2) 14,619
2.4 Children’s Fiction Books 7,818
2.5 Children’s Non-fiction Books 1,615
2.6 Total Children’s Books (Total questions 2.4 & 2.5) 9,433
2.7 Total Cataloged Books (Total questions 2.3 & 2.6) 24,052
Other Print Materials
2.8 Total Uncataloged Books 0
2.9 Total Print Serials 0
2.10 All Other Print Materials 0
2.11 Total Other Print Materials (Total questions 2.8 through 2.10) 0
2.12 Total Print Materials (Total questions 2.7 and 2.11) 24,052
ALL OTHER MATERIALS
Electronic Materials
2.13 Electronic Books 8,187
2.14 Local Electronic Collections 11
2.15 NOVELNY Electronic Collections 16
2.16 Total Electronic Collections (Total questions 2.14 and 2.15) 27
2.17 Audio – Downloadable Units 1,867
2.18 Video – Downloadable Units 0
2.19 Other Electronic Materials (Include items that are not included
in the above categories, such as e-serials; electronic files; 25
collections of digital photographs; and electronic government
documents, reference tools, scores and maps.)
2.20 Total Electronic Materials (Total questions 2.13, 2.16, 2.17, 10,106
2.18 and 2.19)
Non-Electronic Materials
2.21 Audio – Physical Units 1,549
2.22 Video – Physical Units 1,580
2.23 Other Non-Electronic Materials (includes films, slides, etc.) 0
2.24 Total Other Materials Holdings (Total questions 2.21 through 3,129
2.23)
Serials/Additions to Holdings
GRAND TOTAL HOLDINGS
2.25 (Total questions 2.12, 2.20 37,287
and 2.24)
CURRENT SERIAL SUBSCRIPTIONS
2.26 Current Print Serial Subscriptions 0
ADDITIONS TO HOLDINGS – Do not subtract withdrawals or discards.
2.27 Cataloged Books 1,128
2.28 All Other Print Materials 52
2.29 Electronic Materials 1,625
2.30 All Other Materials 109
2.31 Total Additions (Total questions 2.27 through 2.30) 2,914
LIBRARY PROGRAMS, POLICIES, AND SERVICES
Borrowers/Visits/Policies/Accessibility
Report all information on questions 3.1 through 3.29 as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1; report
information on questions 3.30 through 3.83 for the 2019 calendar year. Please click here to read general
instructions before completing this section.
Please report information on LIBRARY USE as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1.
LIBRARY USE
3.1 Library visits (total annual attendance) 11,755
3.2 Registered resident borrowers 1,391
3.3 Registered non-resident borrowers 66
Please report information on WRITTEN POLICIES as of 12/31/19.
WRITTEN POLICIES (Answer Y for Yes, N for No)
3.4 Does the library have an open meeting policy? Y
3.5 Does the library have a policy protecting the confidentiality of Y
library records?
3.6 Does the library have an Internet use policy? Y
3.7 Does the library have a disaster plan? Y
3.8 Does the library have a board-approved conflict of interest Y
policy?
3.9 Does the library have a board-approved whistle blower policy? Y
3.10 Does the library have a board-approved sexual harassment Y
prevention policy?
Please report information on ACCESSIBILITY as of 12/31/19.
ACCESSIBILITY (Answer Y for Yes, N for No)/b>
3.11 Does the library provide service to persons who cannot visit the
library (homebound persons, persons in nursing homes, persons Y
in jail, etc.)?
3.12 Does the library have assistive devices for persons who are deaf N
and hearing impaired (TTY/TDD)?
3.13 Does the library have large print books? Y
3.14 Does the library have assistive technology for people who are N
visually impaired or blind?
3.15 – If so, what do you have?
screen reader, such as JAWS, Windoweyes or NVDA No
refreshable Braille commonly referred to as a refreshable No
Braille display
screen magnification software, such as Zoomtext No
electronic scanning and reading software, such as OpenBook No
3.16 Is the library registered for services from either the New York
State Talking Book and Braille Library (New York State Y
Library, Albany) or the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking
Book Library (The New York Public Library, New York)?
Library Sponsored Programs/Summer Reading Program
Please report information on LIBRARY SPONSORED PROGRAMS as of the end of the fiscal year reported in
Part 1.
LIBRARY SPONSORED PROGRAMS
3.17 Adult Program Sessions 85
3.18 Young Adult Program Sessions 8
3.19 Children’s Program Sessions 79
3.20 All Other Program Sessions 4
3.21 Total Number of Program Sessions (Total questions 3.17 176
through 3.20)
3.22 One-on-One Program Sessions 0
3.23 Do library staff, trustees and/or volunteers reach outside of the
library to promote library programs and services through group Yes
presentations, information tables and/or other similar
educational activities sponsored by the Library?
3.24 Adult Program Attendance 559
3.25 Young Adult Program Attendance 57
3.26 Children’s Program Attendance 1,108
3.27 All Other Program Attendance 275
3.28 Total Program Attendance (Total questions 3.24 through 3.27) 1,999
3.29 One-on-One Program Attendance 0
Please report information on SUMMER READING PROGRAMS for the 2019 calendar year.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM
3.30 – Indicate which of the following apply to the summer reading program(s) offered by the library during the
summer of 2019 (check all that apply):
a. Program(s) for children Yes
b. Program(s) for young adults No
c. Program(s) for Adults No
d. Summer Reading at New York Libraries name and/or logo used Yes
e. Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP Manual, Yes
provided through the New York State Library, used)
f. N/A No
3.31 Library outlets offering the summer reading program 1
3.32 Children registered for the library’s summer reading program 18
3.33 Young adults registered for the library’s summer reading 0
program
3.34 Adults registered for the library’s summer reading program 0
3.35 Total number registered for the library’s summer reading 18
program (total 3.32 + 3.33 + 3.34)
3.36 Children’s program sessions – Summer 2019 5
3.37 Young adult program sessions – Summer 2019 0
3.38 Adult program sessions – Summer 2019 0
3.39 Total program sessions – Summer 2019 (total 3.36 + 3.37 + 5
3.38)
3.40 Children’s program attendance – Summer 2019 67
3.41 Young adult program attendance – Summer 2019 0
3.42 Adult program attendance – Summer 2019 0
3.43 Total program attendance – Summer 2019 (total 3.40 + 3.41 + 67
3.42)
COLLABORATORS
3.44 Public school district(s) and/or BOCES 1
3.45 Non-public school(s) 0
3.46 Childcare center(s) 1
3.47 Summer camp(s) 0
3.48 Municipality/Municipalities 1
3.49 Literacy provider(s) 0
3.50 Other (describe using the State note) 0
3.51 Total Collaborators (total 3.44 through 3.50) 3
Please report information on EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS for the 2019 calendar year.
EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS
3.52 Did the library offer early literacy programs? (Enter Y for Yes, Y
N for No)
Early Literacy Programs/Adult Literacy Programs/Programs for ESOL/Digital Literacy Programs
3.53 – Indicate types of programs offered (check all that apply)
a. Focus on birth – school entry (kindergarten) Yes
b. Focus on parents & caregivers Yes
c. Combined audience Yes
d. N/A No
3.54 – Number of sessions
a. Focus on birth – school entry (kindergarten) 51
b. Focus on parents & caregivers 2
c. Combined audience 8
d. N/A 0
3.55 Total Sessions 61
3.56 – Attendance at sessions
a. Focus on birth – school entry (kindergarten) 451
b. Focus on parents & caregivers 22
c. Combined audience 128
d. N/A 0
3.57 Total Attendance 601
3.58 – Collaborators (check all that apply):
a. Childcare center(s) Yes
b. Public School District(s) and/or BOCES Yes
c. Non-Public School(s) Yes
d. Health care providers/agencies No
e. Other (describe using the State note) No
Please report information on ADULT LITERACY for the 2019 calendar year.
ADULT LITERACY
3.59 Did the library offer adult literacy programs? Yes
3.60 Total group program sessions 19
3.61 Total one-on-one program sessions 0
3.62 Total group program attendance 132
3.63 Total one-on-one program attendance 0
3.64 – Collaborators (check all that apply)
a. Literacy NY (Literacy Volunteers of America) No
b. Public School District(s) and/or BOCES Yes
c. Non-Public Schools No
d. Other (see instructions and describe using Note) No
Please report information on PROGRAMS FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
for the 2019 calendar year.
PROGRAMS FOR ENGLISH SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (ESOL)
3.65 Did the library offer programs for English Speakers of Other N
Languages (ESOL)? (Enter Y for Yes, N for No)
3.66 Children’s program sessions 0
3.67 Young adult program sessions 0
3.68 Adult program sessions 0
3.69 Total program sessions (total 3.68 + 3.69 + 3.70) 0
3.70 One-on-one program sessions 0
3.71 Children’s program attendance 0
3.72 Young adult program attendance 0
3.73 Adult program attendance 0
3.74 Total program attendance (total 3.73 + 3.74 + 3.75) 0
3.75 One-on-one program attendance 0
3.76 – Collaborators (check all that apply):
a. Literacy NY (Literacy Volunteers of America) No
b. Public School District(s) and/or BOCES No
c. Non-Public School(s) No
d. Other (describe using the Note) No
Please report information on DIGITAL LITERACY for the 2019 calendar year.
DIGITAL LITERACY
3.77 Did the library offer digital literacy programs? N
3.78 Total group program sessions 0
3.79 Total one-on-one program sessions 0
3.80 Total group program attendance 0
3.81 Total one-on-one program attendance 0
3.82 Did your library offer teen-led activities during the 2019 N
calendar year?
3.83 Did your library offer teen-led activities during the 2018 N
calendar year?
LIBRARY TRANSACTIONS
Circulation/Electronic Use/Reference Transactions
Report all transactions as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1. (Please note: Internal Library usage is
not considered part of circulation.)
CATALOGED BOOK CIRCULATION
4.1 Adult Fiction Books 7,990
4.2 Adult Non-fiction Books 1,476
4.3 Total Adult Books (Total questions 4.1 & 4.2) 9,466
4.4 Children’s Fiction Books 2,995
4.5 Children’s Non-fiction Books 518
4.6 Total Children’s Books (Total questions 4.4 & 4.5) 3,513
4.7 Total Cataloged Book Circulation (Total question 4.3 & 4.6) 12,979
CIRCULATION OF OTHER MATERIALS
4.8 Circulation of Adult Other Materials 1,679
4.9 Circulation of Children’s Other Materials 499
4.10 Total Circulation of Other Materials (Total questions 4.8, 4.9) 2,178
4.11 Physical Item Circulation (Total questions 4.7 & 4.10) 15,157
ELECTRONIC USE
4.12 Use of Electronic Material 1,016
4.13 Successful Retrieval of Electronic Information 579
4.14 Electronic Content Use (Total questions 4.12 & 4.13) 1,595
4.15 Total Circulation of Materials (Total questions 4.11 & 4.12) 16,173
4.16 Total Collection Use (Total questions 4.13 & 4.15) 16,752
4.17 Grand Total Circulation of Children’s Materials (Total 4,012
questions 4.6 & 4.9)
REFERENCE TRANSACTIONS
4.18 Total Reference Transactions 1,515
4.19 Does the library offer virtual reference? N
Interlibrary Loan
INTERLIBRARY LOAN – MATERIALS RECEIVED (BORROWED)
4.20 TOTAL MATERIALS RECEIVED 2,758
INTERLIBRARY LOAN – MATERIALS PROVIDED (LOANED)
4.21 TOTAL MATERIALS PROVIDED 3,061
TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Report all information as of December 31, 2019.
SYSTEMS AND SERVICES
5.1 Automated circulation system? Y
5.2 Online public access catalog (OPAC)? Y
5.3 Electronic access to the OPAC from outside the library? Y
5.4 Annual number of visits to the library’s web site 17,342
5.5 Does the library use Internet filtering software on any N
computer?
5.6 Does your library use social media? Y
5.7 Does the library file for E-rate benefits? Y
5.8 Is the library part of a consortium for E-rate benefits? Y
North Country 5.9 If yes, in which consortium are you participating? Library System
5.10 Name of the person responsible for the library’s Information Patricia Hughes
Technology (IT) services
5.11 IT contact’s telephone number (enter 10 digits only and hit the (315) 649-5454
Tab key)
5.12 IT contact’s email address chalib@ncls.org
STAFF INFORMATION
Note: Report figures as of the last day of the fiscal year reported in Part 1. Include the FTE for all positions
funded in the library’s budget whether those positions are filled or not. This report requires conversion of
part-time hours to full-time equivalents (FTE). To compute the FTE of employees in any category, take the total
number of hours worked per week for all budgeted positions in that category and divide that total by the number
of hours per week the library considers to be full-time. Report the FTE to two decimal places.
FTE (FULL-TIME EQUIVALENT CALCULATION)
6.1 The number of hours per workweek used to compute FTE for 24
all paid library personnel in this section.
BUDGETED POSITIONS IN FULL-TIME EQUIVALENTS
6.2 Library Director (certified) 0
6.3 Vacant Library Director (certified) 0
6.4 Librarian (certified) 0
6.5 Vacant Librarian (certified) 0
6.6 Library Manager (not certified) 1
6.7 Vacant Library Manager (not certified) 0
6.8 Library Specialist/Paraprofessional (not certified) 0
6.9 Vacant Library Specialist/Paraprofessional (not certified) 0
6.10 Other Staff .75
6.11 Vacant Other Staff 0
6.12 TOTAL PAID STAFF (Total questions 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, 6.8 & 1.75
6.10)
6.13 VACANT TOTAL PAID STAFF (Total questions 6.3, 6.5, 6.7, 0.00
6.9 & 6.11)
SALARY INFORMATION
6.14 FTE – Entry Level Librarian (certified) 0
6.15 Salary – Entry Level Librarian (certified) $0
6.16 FTE – Library Director (certified) 0
6.17 Salary – Library Director (certified) $0
6.18 FTE – Library Manager (not certified) 1
6.19 Salary – Library Manager (not certified) $30,611
MINIMUM PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS (CURRENT)
Report all information as of December 31, 2019. Please click here to read general instructions before
completing this section.
7.1 1. Is governed by board-approved written bylaws which outline
the responsibilities and procedures of the library board of Y
trustees.
7.2 2. Has a board-approved written long range plan of service. Y
7.3 3. Presents a board-approved annual report to the community on Y
the library’s progress in meeting its goals and objectives.
7.4 4. Has board-approved written policies for the operation of the Y
library.
7.5 5. Presents annually to appropriate funding agencies a written
board-approved budget which would enable the library to meet Y
or exceed these standards and to carry out its long-range plan of
service.
7.6 6. Periodically evaluates the effectiveness of the library’s Y
collection and services in meeting community needs.
7.7 7. Is open the minimum standard number of public service Y
hours for population served. (see instructions)
Maintains a facility to meet community needs, including adequate:
7.8 8a. space Y
7.9 8b. lighting Y
7.10 8c. shelving Y
7.11 8d. seating Y
7.12 8e. restroom (see instructions) Y
Provides equipment and connections to meet community needs and provide access to other library catalogs
and other electronic information, including but not limited to the following:
7.13 9a. telephone Y
7.14 9b. photocopier (see instructions) Y
7.15 9c. microcomputer or terminal Y
7.16 9d. printer Y
7.17 9e. Fax capability (see instructions) Y
7.18 10. Distributes board-approved printed information listing the
library’s hours open, borrowing rules, services, location and Y
phone number.
7.19 11. Employs a paid director in accordance with the provisions Y
of Commissioner’s Regulation 90.8.
MINIMUM PUBLIC LIBRARY STANDARDS (AS OF 2021)
As of January 1, 2021 all public, free association and Indian libraries in New York State will be required to meet
the minimum standards listed below. Please indicate which of these standards your library already meets as of
December 31, 2019. This 2019 data will be helpful in informing statewide and regional efforts to ensure that all
of New York’s libraries are able to successfully comply with the new minimum standards. Please click here to
read general instructions before completing this section. Helpful information for meeting minimum public
library standards is available on the State Library’s website. Questions about the new standards should be
directed to your library system.
Is governed by written bylaws which define the structure and
governing functions of the library board of trustees, and which Y
shall be reviewed and re-approved by the board of trustees at
least once every five years or earlier if required by law.
Has a community-based, board-approved, written long-range
plan of service developed by the library board of trustees and Y
staff.
Provides a board-approved written annual report to the
community on the library’s progress in meeting its mission, Y
goals and objectives, as outlined in the library’s long-range plan
of service.
Has board-approved written policies for the operation of the
library, which shall be reviewed and updated at least once every Y
five years or earlier if required by law.
Annually prepares and publishes a board-approved, written
budget, which enables the library to address the community’s Y
needs, as outlined in the library’s long-range plan of service.
Periodically evaluates the effectiveness of the library’s
programs, services and collections to address community needs, Y
as outlined in the library’s long-range plan of service.
Is open the minimum standard number of public service hours Y
for population served. (see instructions)
Maintains a facility that addresses community needs, as outlined in the library’s long-range plan of service,
including adequate:
8a. space Y
8b. lighting Y
8c. shelving Y
8d. seating Y
8e. power infrastructure Y
8f. data infrastructure Y
8g. public restroom Y
Provides programming to address community needs, as outlined Y
in the library’s long-range plan of service.
Provides
10a. a circulation system that facilitates access to the local library Y
collection and other library catalogs
10b. equipment, technology, and internet connectivity to address Y
community needs and facilitate access to information.
Provides access to current library information in print and
online, facilitating the understanding of library services,
operations and governance; information provided online shall Y
include the standards referenced in numbers (1) through (5)
above.
Employs a paid director in accordance with the provisions of Y
Commissioner’s Regulation 90.8.
Provides library staff with annual technology training,
appropriate to their position, to address community needs, as Y
outlined in the library’s long-range plan of service.
Establishes and maintains partnerships with other educational,
cultural or community organizations which enable the library to Y
address the community’s needs, as outlined in the library’s
long-range plan of service.
PUBLIC SERVICE INFORMATION
Report all information as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1. Please click here to read general
instructions before completing this section.
PUBLIC SERVICE OUTLETS – Libraries reporting main libraries, branches and bookmobiles should complete
Service Outlets Information in Part 9.
8.1 Main Library 1
8.2 Branches 0
8.3 Bookmobiles 0
8.4 Other Outlets 0
8.5 TOTAL PUBLIC SERVICE OUTLETS (Total questions 8.1 – 1
8.4)
PUBLIC SERVICE HOURS – Report hours to two decimal places.
8.6 Minimum Weekly Total Hours – Main Library 40.00
8.7 Minimum Weekly Total Hours – Branch Libraries 0.00
8.8 Minimum Weekly Total Hours – Bookmobiles 0.00
8.9 Minimum Weekly Total Hours – Total Hours Open (Total 40.00
questions 8.6 – 8.8)
8.10 Annual Total Hours – Main Library 2,080.00
8.11 Annual Total Hours – Branch Libraries 0.00
8.12 Annual Total Hours – Bookmobiles 0.00
8.13 Annual Hours Open – Total Hours Open (Total questions 8.10 2,080.00
through 8.12)
SERVICE OUTLET INFORMATION
Report all information as of the end of the fiscal year reported in Part 1. Please click here to read general
instructions before completing this section.
NOTE: Libraries reporting Public Service Outlets in questions 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3 of Part 8 are required to complete
this part of the Annual Report. Use this section to enter outlet information on main libraries, branches or
bookmobiles. Complete one record for each main library, branch or bookmobile.
If you have multiple libraries, you may 1) enter the data for the Service Outlet Information section directly into
the survey as usual or 2) send Baker and Taylor the data for this section to be uploaded into CollectConnect. If
you choose to send your data for uploading, you must enter the data into the spreadsheet form available in the
survey by clicking here
Outlet Name Lyme Free Library
Outlet Name Status 00 (for no change)
Street Address 12165 Main Street
Outlet Street Address Status 00 (for no change)
City Chaumont
Zip Code 13622
Phone (enter 10 digits only) (315) 649-5454
Fax Number (enter 10 digits only) (315) 649-2911
E-mail Address chalib@ncls.org
Outlet URL www.lymefreelibrary.org
County Jefferson
School District Lyme Central School District
Library System North Country Library System
Outlet Type Code (select one): CE
Public Service Hours Per Year for This Outlet 2,080
Number of Weeks This Outlet is Open 52
Does this outlet have meeting space available for public use Y
(non-library sponsored programs, meetings and/or events)?
Is the meeting space available for public use even when the N
outlet is closed?
Total number of non-library sponsored programs, meetings 17
and/or events at this outlet
Enter the appropriate outlet code (select one): LO
Who owns this outlet building? Library Board
Who owns the land on which this outlet is built? Library Board
Indicate the year this outlet was initially constructed 1836
Indicate the year this outlet underwent a major renovation 2014
costing $25,000 or more
Square footage of the outlet 4,530
Number of internet computers at this outlet used by general 5
public
Number of uses (sessions) of public Internet computers per 5,889
year
Type of connection on the outlet’s public Internet computers Fiber
Maximum download speed of connection on the outlet’s public 11 Greater than or equal to 100 mbps
Internet computers and less than 1 gbps
Maximum upload speed of connection on the outlet’s public 11 Greater than or equal to 100 mbps
Internet computers and less than 1 gbps
Internet Provider Other (specify using the State note)
WiFi Access No restrictions to access
Number of wireless sessions provided by the library wireless 4,539
service per year
Does the outlet have interactive videoconferencing capability N
for public use?
Does the outlet have a building entrance that is physically Y
accessible to a person in a wheelchair?
Is every public part of the outlet accessible to a person in a N
wheelchair?
Does your outlet have a Makerspace? Y
LIBID 5600221270
FSCSID NY0421
Number of Bookmobiles in the Bookmobile Outlet Record 0
Outlet Structure Status 00 (for no change from previous year)
OFFICERS AND TRUSTEES
Trustees and Terms/Board President/Trustee Names
Report information about trustee meetings as of December 31, 2019. All public and association libraries are
required by Education Law to hold at least four meetings a year.
BOARD MEETINGS
10.1 Total number of board meetings held during calendar year 12
(January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2019)
NUMBER OF TRUSTEES AND TERMS
10.2 Does your library have a range of trustees stated in the library’s Yes
charter documents (incorporation)?
10.3 If yes, what is the range? 7-13
10.4 If your library has a range, how many voting positions are 8
stated in the library’s current by-laws?
10.5 If your library does not have a range, how many voting
positions are stated in the library’s charter documents 8
(incorporation)?
10.6 Does your library’s charter documents (incorporation) state a Yes
specified term for trustees? If no, please explain in a Note.
10.7 If yes, what is the trustee term length, as stated in your library’s 4 YEARS
charter documents (incorporation)?
BOARD MEMBER SELECTION
O – other (specify using 10.8 Enter Board Member Selection Code (select one): the State note)
List Officers and Board Members as of February 1, 2020. Complete one record for each board member. There
must be a record for each voting position, whether filled or vacant. Do not include non-voting positions.
BOARD PRESIDENT
10.9 First Name Jim
10.10 Last Name Valentine
10.11 Mailing Address
10.12 City Dexter
10.13 Zip Code (5 digits only) 13634
10.14 Phone (enter 10 digits only)
10.15 E-mail Address
10.16 Term Begins – Month January
10.17 Term Begins – Year (yyyy) 2018
10.18 Term Expires – Month December
10.19 Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2021
10.20 Is the trustee serving a full term? If No, add a Note. The Note
should identify the previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the beginning and ending date Yes
of the unexpired previous trustee’s term. Example: Trustee is
filling the remainder of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
10.21 The date the Oath of Office was taken (mm/dd/yyyy) N/A
10.22 The date the Oath of Office was filed with town or county clerk N/A
(mm/dd/yyyy)
10.23 Is this a brand new trustee? N
You may 1) enter the data for the Officers and Board Members directly into the survey as usual or 2) send Baker
and Taylor the data for this section to be uploaded into CollectConnect (but do not include the Board
Presidentâ€”this information should still be entered directly into the survey). If you choose to send your data for
uploading, you must enter the data into the spreadsheet form available here. Complete this form and email it to
bibliostat@btol.com.
Status
First Name of Board Member Judith
Last Name of Board Member Bates
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Financial Officer
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2017
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2021
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No, add a Note. The Note
should identify the previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the beginning and ending date Yes
of the unexpired previous trustee’s term. Example: Trustee is
filling the remainder of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
The date the Oath of Office (mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with town or county clerk N/A
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status
First Name of Board Member Pamela
Last Name of Board Member Oxenford
Mailing Address
City Three Mile Bay
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13693
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Vice President
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2020
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2023
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No, add a Note. The Note
should identify the previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the beginning and ending date Yes
of the unexpired previous trustee’s term. Example: Trustee is
filling the remainder of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
The date the Oath of Office (mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with town or county clerk N/A
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status
First Name of Board Member Mary
Last Name of Board Member Hyde
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Trustee
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2017
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2020
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No, add a Note. The Note
should identify the previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the beginning and ending date Yes
of the unexpired previous trustee’s term. Example: Trustee is
filling the remainder of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
The date the Oath of Office (mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with town or county clerk N/A
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status
First Name of Board Member Douglas
Last Name of Board Member Warneck
Mailing Address
City Three Mile Bay
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13693
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Trustee
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2017
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2020
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No, add a Note. The Note
should identify the previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the beginning and ending date Yes
of the unexpired previous trustee’s term. Example: Trustee is
filling the remainder of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
The date the Oath of Office (mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with town or county clerk N/A
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status
First Name of Board Member Joy
Last Name of Board Member Seymour
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Secretary
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2019
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2022
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No, add a Note. The Note
should identify the previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the beginning and ending date Yes
of the unexpired previous trustee’s term. Example: Trustee is
filling the remainder of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
The date the Oath of Office (mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with town or county clerk N/A
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status
First Name of Board Member John
Last Name of Board Member Rusho
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Trustee
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2019
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2022
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No, add a Note. The Note
should identify the previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the beginning and ending date Yes
of the unexpired previous trustee’s term. Example: Trustee is
filling the remainder of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
The date the Oath of Office (mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with town or county clerk N/A
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Status Filled
First Name of Board Member Melissa
Last Name of Board Member Koffs
Mailing Address
City Chaumont
Zip Code (5 digits only) 13622
E-mail address
Office Held or Trustee Trustee
Term Begins – Month January
Term Begins – Year (year) 2020
Term Expires December
Term Expires – Year (yyyy) 2023
Is the trustee serving a full term? If No, add a Note. The Note
should identify the previous trustee whose unexpired term is
being filled, and should identify the beginning and ending date Yes
of the unexpired previous trustee’s term. Example: Trustee is
filling the remainder of [name]’s term, which was to run from
beginning date to ending date.
The date the Oath of Office (mm/dd/yyyy) was taken N/A
The date the Oath of Office was filed with town or county clerk N/A
(mm/dd/yyyy)
Is this a brand new trustee? N
Trustee Education
Trustee Name Jim Valentine
Has the trustee participated in trustee education in the last Y
calendar year (2019)?
Trustee Name Judi Bates
Has the trustee participated in trustee education in the last Y
calendar year (2019)?
Trustee Name Joy Seymour
Has the trustee participated in trustee education in the last Y
calendar year (2019)?
Trustee Name Pamela Oxenford
Has the trustee participated in trustee education in the last Y
calendar year (2019)?
Trustee Name Douglas Warneck
Has the trustee participated in trustee education in the last Y
calendar year (2019)?
Trustee Name Mary Hyde
Has the trustee participated in trustee education in the last Y
calendar year (2019)?
Trustee Name Melissa Koffs
Has the trustee participated in trustee education in the last Y
calendar year (2019)?
Trustee Name John Rusho
Has the trustee participated in trustee education in the last Y
calendar year (2019)?
OPERATING FUNDS RECEIPTS
Local Public Funds/System Cash Grants/Other State Aid
Report financial data based on the fiscal reporting year reported in Part 1. ROUND TO THE NEAREST
DOLLAR. Please click here to read general instructions before completing this section.
LOCAL PUBLIC FUNDS
Specify by name the municipalities or school districts which are the source of funds.
11.1 Does the library receive any local public funds? If yes,
complete one record for each taxing authority; if no, go to Y
question 11.3.
Source of Funds County
Name of funding County, Municipality or School District Jefferson
Amount $3,263
Subject to public vote held in reporting year or in a previous N
reporting year(s).
Written Contractual Agreement N
Source of Funds Town
Name of funding County, Municipality or School District Town of Lyme
Amount $15,000
Subject to public vote held in reporting year or in a previous N
reporting year(s).
Written Contractual Agreement N
Source of Funds Village
Name of funding County, Municipality or School District Chaumont
Amount $2,800
Subject to public vote held in reporting year or in a previous N
reporting year(s).
Written Contractual Agreement N
Source of Funds School District
Name of funding County, Municipality or School District Lyme Central
Amount $69,941
Subject to public vote held in reporting year or in a previous Y
reporting year(s).
Written Contractual Agreement N
11.2 TOTAL LOCAL PUBLIC FUNDS $91,004
SYSTEM CASH GRANTS TO MEMBER LIBRARY
11.3 Local Library Services Aid (LLSA) $1,419
11.4 Central Library Aid (CLDA and/or CBA) $0
11.5 Additional State Aid received from the System $2,000
11.6 Federal Aid received from the System $0
11.7 Other Cash Grants $0
11.8 TOTAL SYSTEM CASH GRANTS (Add Questions 11.3, $3,419
11.4, 11.5, 11.6 and 11.7)
OTHER STATE AID
11.9 State Aid other than LLSA, Central Library Aid (CLDA and/or $0
CBA), or other State Aid reported as system cash grants
Federal Aid/Other Receipts
FEDERAL AID FOR LIBRARY OPERATION
11.10 LSTA $0
11.11 Other Federal Aid $0
11.12 TOTAL FEDERAL AID (Add Questions 11.10 and 11.11) $0
11.13 CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND/OR $0
PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEMS IN NEW YORK STATE
OTHER RECEIPTS
11.14 Gifts and Endowments $1,445
11.15 Fund Raising $14,962
11.16 Income from Investments $147
11.17 Library Charges $822
11.18 Other $4,123
11.19 TOTAL OTHER RECEIPTS (Add Questions 11.14, 11.15, $21,499
11.16, 11.17 and 11.18)
11.20 TOTAL OPERATING FUND RECEIPTS (Add Questions $115,922
11.2, 11.8, 11.9, 11.12, 11.13 and 11.19)
11.21 BUDGET LOANS $0
Transfers/Grant Total
TRANSFERS
11.22 From Capital Fund (Same as Question 14.8) $0
11.23 From Other Funds $0
11.24 TOTAL TRANSFERS (Add Questions 11.22 and 11.23) $0
11.25 BALANCE IN OPERATING FUND – Beginning Balance for
Fiscal Year Ending 2019 (Same as Question 12.40 of previous $80,811
year if fiscal year has not changed)
11.26 GRAND TOTAL RECEIPTS, BUDGET LOANS,
TRANSFERS AND BALANCE (Add Questions 11.20, 11.21, $196,733
11.24 and 11.25; Same as Question 12.41)
OPERATING FUND DISBURSEMENTS
Staff/Collection/Capital/Operation and Maintenance/Miscellaneous
Report financial data based on the fiscal reporting year reported in Part 1. ROUND TO THE NEAREST
DOLLAR. Please click here to read general instructions before completing this section.
STAFF EXPENDITURES
Salaries & Wages Paid from Library Funds
12.1 Certified Librarians $0
12.2 Other Staff $44,667
12.3 Total Salaries & Wages Expenditures (Add Questions 12.1 $44,667
and 12.2)
12.4 Employee Benefits Expenditures $17,508
12.5 Total Staff Expenditures (Add Questions 12.3 and 12.4) $62,175
COLLECTION EXPENDITURES
12.6 Print Materials Expenditures $15,489
12.7 Electronic Materials Expenditures $0
12.8 Other Materials Expenditures $437
12.9 Total Collection Expenditures (Add Questions 12.6, 12.7 and $15,926
12.8)
CAPITAL EXPENDITURES FROM OPERATING FUNDS
12.10 From Local Public Funds (71PF) $0
12.11 From Other Funds (71OF) $0
12.12 Total Capital Expenditures (Add Questions 12.10 and 12.11) $0
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE OF BUILDINGS
Repairs to Building & Building Equipment
12.13 From Local Public Funds (72PF) $0
12.14 From Other Funds (72OF) $0
12.15 Total Repairs (Add Questions 12.13 and 12.14) $0
12.16 Other Disbursements for Operation & Maintenance of $13,508
Buildings
12.17 Total Operation & Maintenance of Buildings (Add $13,508
Questions 12.15 and 12.16)
MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSES
12.18 Office and Library Supplies $910
12.19 Telecommunications $2,269
12.20 Binding Expenses $0
12.21 Postage and Freight $555
12.22 Professional & Consultant Fees $1,431
12.23 Equipment $980
12.24 Other Miscellaneous $4,631
12.25 Total Miscellaneous Expenses (Add Questions 12.18, 12.19, $10,776
12.20, 12.21, 12.22, 12.23 and 12.24)
Contracts/Debt Service/Transfers/Grand Total
12.26 CONTRACTS WITH PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND/OR $2,490
PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEMS IN NEW YORK STATE
DEBT SERVICE
Capital Purposes Loans (Principal and Interest)
12.27 From Local Public Funds (73PF) $0
12.28 From Other Funds (73OF) $0
12.29 Total (Add Questions 12.27 and 12.28) $0
Other Loans
12.30 Budget Loans (Principal and Interest) $0
12.31 Short-Term Loans $0
12.32 Total Debt Service (Add Questions 12.29, 12.30 and 12.31) $0
12.33 TOTAL OPERATING FUND DISBURSEMENTS (Add $104,875
Questions 12.5, 12.9, 12.12, 12.17, 12.25, 12.26 and 12.32)
TRANSFERS
Transfers to Capital Fund
12.34 From Local Public Funds (76PF) $0
12.35 From Other Funds (76OF) $0
12.36 Total Transfers to Capital Fund (Add Questions 12.34 and $0
12.35; same as Question 13.8)
12.37 Transfer to Other Funds $0
12.38 TOTAL TRANSFERS (Add Questions 12.36 and 12.37) $0
12.39 TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS (Add $104,875
Questions 12.33 and 12.38)
12.40 BALANCE IN OPERATING FUND – Ending Balance for the $91,858
Fiscal Year Ending 2019
12.41 GRAND TOTAL DISBURSEMENTS, TRANSFERS &
BALANCE (Add Questions 12.39 and 12.40; same as $196,733
Question 11.26)
ASSURANCE
12.42 The Library operated in accordance with all provisions of
Education Law and the Regulations of the Commissioner, and 01/13/2020
assures that the “Annual Report” was reviewed and accepted by
the Library Board on (date – mm/dd/yyyy).
FISCAL AUDIT
12.43 Last audit performed (mm/dd/yyyy) 12/31/2019
12.44 Time period covered by this audit (mm/dd/yyyy) – 01/01/2019-12/31/2019
(mm/dd/yyyy)
12.45 Indicate type of audit (select one): Private Accounting Firm
CAPITAL FUND
12.46 Does the library have a Capital Fund? Enter Y for Yes, N for N
No. If No, stop here. If Yes, complete the Capital Fund Report.
CAPITAL FUND RECEIPTS
Report financial data based on the fiscal year reported in Part 1. ROUND TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR. Please
click here to read general instructions before completing this section.
REVENUES FROM LOCAL SOURCES
13.1 Revenues from Local Government Sources $0
13.2 All Other Revenues from Local Sources $0
13.3 Total Revenues from Local Sources (Add Questions 13.1 and $0
13.2)
STATE AID FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
13.4 State Aid Received for Construction $0
13.5 Other State Aid $0
13.6 Total State Aid (Add Questions 13.4 and 13.5) $0
FEDERAL AID FOR CAPITAL PROJECTS
13.7 TOTAL FEDERAL AID $0
INTERFUND REVENUE
13.8 Transfer from Operating Fund (Same as Question 12.36) $0
13.9 TOTAL REVENUES (Add Questions 13.3, 13.6, 13.7 and $0
13.8)
13.10 NON-REVENUE RECEIPTS $0
13.11 TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS (Add Questions 13.9 and 13.10) $0
13.12 BALANCE IN CAPITAL FUND – Beginning Balance for
Fiscal Year Ending 2019 (Same as Question 14.11 of previous $0
year, if fiscal year has not changed)
13.13 TOTAL CASH RECEIPTS AND BALANCE(Add Questions $0
13.11 and 13.12; same as Question 14.12)
CAPITAL FUND DISBURSEMENTS
Report financial data based on the fiscal reporting year reported in Part 1. ROUND TO THE NEAREST
DOLLAR. Please click here to read general instructions before completing this section.
PROJECT EXPENDITURES
14.1 Construction $0
14.2 Incidental Construction $0
Other Disbursements
14.3 Purchase of Buildings $0
14.4 Interest $0
14.5 Collection Expenditures $0
14.6 Total Other Disbursements (Add Questions 14.3, 14.4 and 14.5) $0
14.7 TOTAL PROJECT EXPENDITURES (Add Questions 14.1, $0
14.2 and 14.6)
14.8 TRANSFER TO OPERATING FUND (Same as Question $0
11.22)
14.9 NON-PROJECT EXPENDITURES $0
TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS AND TRANSFERS
14.10 $0
(Add Questions 14.7, 14.8 and 14.9)
BALANCE 14.11 IN CAPITAL FUND – Ending Balance for the $0
Fiscal Year Ending 2019
14.12 TOTAL CASH DISBURSEMENTS AND BALANCE (Add $0
Questions 14.10 and 14.11; same as Question 13.13)
CENTRAL LIBRARIES
PART 15 EXISTS FOR THE CENTRAL/CO-CENTRAL LIBRARIES ONLY. PLEASE PROCEED TO
SECTION 16. FEDERAL TOTALS AND CONTINUE ON WITH YOUR SURVEY
FEDERAL TOTALS
All questions in Part 16 are calculated, locked fields.
Note: See instructions for definitions and calculations of each of these Federal Totals.
16.1 Total ALA-MLS 0.00
16.2 Total Librarians 0.60
16.3 All Other Paid Staff 0.45
16.4 Total Paid Employees 1.05
16.5 State Government Revenue $3,419
16.6 Federal Government Revenue $0
16.7 Other Operating Revenue $21,499
16.8 Total Operating Revenue $115,922
16.9 Other Operating Expenditures $26,774
16.10 Total Operating Expenditures $104,875
16.11 Total Capital Expenditures $0
16.12 Print Materials 24,052
16.13 Total Registered Borrowers 1,457
16.14 Other Capital Revenue and Receipts $0
16.15 Total Number of Internet Terminals Used by the General Public 5
16.16 Total Uses (sessions) of Public Internet Computers Per Year 5,889
16.17 Total Wireless Sessions Provided by the Library Wireless 4,539
Service Per Year
16.18 Total Capital Revenue $0
FOR NEW YORK STATE LIBRARY USE ONLY
17.1 LIB ID 5600221270
17.2 Interlibrary Relationship Code ME
17.3 Legal Basis Code NP
17.4 Administrative Structure Code SO
17.5 FSCS Public Library Definition Y
17.6 Geographic Code OTH
17.7 FSCS ID NY0421
17.8 SED CODE 221301700004
17.9 INSTITUTION ID 800000051156
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Library System: North Country Library System
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