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General Information

 Service Area Map (PDF)

 Handbook for Library Trustees of NYS
 https://nysl.ptfs.com/aw-server/rest/product/purl/NYSL/s/ecaec4e1-1c91-4ad6-85b6-5d23cfd2c61d

 Library Trustees Association
 https://www.nyla.org/Library-trustees-association-section

 Board Meeting Minutes
 http://cldandj.org/about.html#Board

 Robert’s Rules of Order Online
 http://www.rulesonline.com/

 NYS Division of Library Development
 http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/

Library Budget

On Tuesday, May 19, area voters approved the proposed 2.13% Tax Levy increase to fund the Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville. Voters approved the funding of $1,688,580; an increase of $35,259 over the 2025 levy, 635 to 194.

We want to thank everyone who turned out to vote! It is your support that enables the Library to be an essential asset to the DeWitt and Jamesville communities and to provide free access to programming, services, and resources for all.

 FY 26-27 Budget Board Approved 6/18/2026 (PDF)

Library Reports

 American Libraries Report: The State of America's Libraries 2021
 https://www.ala.org/news/state-americas-libraries-report-2023

 Pew Research Center Report: Libraries
 www.pewresearch.org/topics/libraries/

Selection of Laws Relevant to NYS Public Libraries

 For a more comprehensive list, see: NYS Division of Library Development
 http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/fundlaw2.htm

 NYS Education Law § 226: Powers of trustees of institutions
 www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/226

 NYS Education Law section § 259: Library Taxes
 www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/EDN/259

 NYS Open Meeting Law and Advisory Opinions
 http://www.dos.ny.gov/coog/openmeetlaw.html

 NYS Non-Profit Revitalization Act Summary with links to full text
 http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/libdev/trustees/coi-wb.htm

CLD&J Board of Trustees Policies and Reports

 Board Bylaws (PDF)

 Whistleblower Policy (PDF)

 Conflict of Interest Policy (PDF)

 Conflict of Interest Disclosure Form (PDF)

 Investment Policy (PDF)

 Procurement Policy (PDF)

Community Library of DeWitt & Jamesville

 Library Charter

 Organizational Chart (PDF)