Did you know the Libraries Are For Everyone graphic comes in more than 80 different languages? They are also free for anyone to use thanks to the designer, Rebecca McCorkindale. Visit https://hafuboti.com/ to access all of the available graphics or to offer a suggestion for a language you would like for your community.

On November 6th the Pleasant Valley Free Library facility suffered from a significant structural fire. Their facility is closed indefinitely. For the latest updates and to learn how you can help support this library please visit their web site.

• Overview of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) for Library Facilities presented by Jennifer Perry, Access Specialist, Northeast ADA Center [10.5.18] Presentation Slides
• Sustainable Facilities: An Introduction: Presentation Slides [PDF]
• Drafting a Basic Facility Plan: Presentation Slides [PDF] | Basic Facility Plan Outline [MS Word]

News of the fire at the Pleasant Valley Free Library has many libraries wondering if they are prepared for a similar situation. Is your insurance coverage adequate? Do you have backups and digital storage solutions in place? Check out the Risk Management Chapter of the new Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State to help you think through some of these issues.