The Annual Report is a yearly report that public libraries in New York State are required to complete. It is split up into 14 parts. As you move through the annual report, please click on the appropriate tab at the top of this guide for resources and help. Resources will often include actual answers to some of your questions.
GETTING STARTED...
Bibliostat CollectConnect is the 'portal' that you enter your annual report information into..
Annual Report information is due in Bibliostat CollectConnect by Wednesday, February 22nd. It is important that you review and check the information, comparing to last year's report if needed. When you are done, email your consultant. We will do a minor review and contact you with any questions before submitting to the state.
Updates:
2/6/23: "More Open Labs, Progress Update..." Email has been sent out. We've added three more Open Lab Q&A sessions. Also, 2.24 is throwing an error for some, this is an error on DLD's end that they are trying to fix. You may simply add a note that says, "State Error".
1/27/23: The annual report has officially opened! There are minor changes and one new question. An email with details was sent today, with the subject, "ANNUAL REPORTS: The Annual Report is now open! "
10/27/22: With the Annual Report coming in January, you can start preparing for it now! This includes the following: