New York Consolidated Laws, Education Law - EDN § 283. Functions of school library systems

The functions of school library systems shall include but not be limited to:  (a) creating and developing a union catalog of materials listing the resources of each participating school library;  (b) developing a plan which will aid each participating school library in cooperative collection development;  (c) adopting and implementing an interlibrary loan policy and program among participating school libraries;  (d) assuring a method of effective delivery of library materials within the system;  (e) promoting development programs and continuing education for staff of participating schools;  (f) encouraging awareness of the resources and services available in participating school libraries;  and (g) cooperating with other library systems in resource sharing and other activities.