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Bureau of Library Development LibGuides
Bureau of Library Development LibGuidesA list and links of all the BLD LibGuides. This includes, the Annual Report Overview and FAQ, Bureau of Library Development, Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), Promising Practices for Youth Services in Pennsylvania's Public Libraries, State Aid Resources for Pennsylvania Public Libraries, and StoryWalks® for Pennsylvania Libraries LibGuides.
Bureau of Library Development LibGuidesA list and links of all the BLD LibGuides. This includes, the Annual Report Overview and FAQ, Bureau of Library Development, Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA), Promising Practices for Youth Services in Pennsylvania's Public Libraries, State Aid Resources for Pennsylvania Public Libraries, and StoryWalks® for Pennsylvania Libraries LibGuides.
PA RegulationsThe Pennsylvania Code contains the state's library regulations. The relevant regulations are found at 22 Pa. Code (Regulations) §§ 131 - 143. These regulations explain how to implement the statutory provisions contained in the Public Library Code (Statute) found at 24 Pa. C.S. §§ 9301-9376. The regulations include library standards, certification and continuing education requirements, and requirements for the submission of plans for the use of state aid.
PA StatuteThe provisions of the Public Library Code, or the Statutes, as they are sometimes referred to, are the state laws that govern state aided libraries and their boards in Pennsylvania.
Public Library Code Statutes → Pennsylvania Code Regulations → Governor’s Advisory Council Guidelines → Office of Commonwealth Libraries Policy
State Aid Resources LibGuideContains information about State Aid, State Aid Library Subsidy Application (SALSA), Plan for State Aid, LibPas Instructions, Audits and Financial Reviews, Librarian Certification, Annual Report, Transitioning to a Branch Library, Transitioning to a Member Library, and Downloadable Documents
Blue AvocadoBlue Avacado highlights common nonprofit is a monthly, online newsletter designed to provide practical tips and tools for nonprofit leaders.
Form DSCB-15-5110Annual Statement to be completed by April 30 of each year.
IRS.govAn organization may look to the IRS for federal documentation, federal taxes, or maintaining a charitable status. Documentation may include: Tax Exempt Status – Application and Recognition, Tax Exempt Status – Determination Letter, Annual Tax Return for Exempt Organizations (and any applicable supplements), and Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN).
National Council of NonprofitsThe National Council of Nonprofits stay connected with federal legislation that affects nonprofits. It also works to provide networking and educational opportunities.
Office of Open Records - Sunshine ActThe Sunshine Law applies to state or local agencies that perform an essential form of government to deliberate publicly. In some cases, this includes libraries under municipal authority. In other situations, 501(c)(3) libraries are not as likely to be held to these laws, but they are considered best practice.
Pennsylvania Association of Nonprofit Organizations (PANO)PANO features information about how to form a nonprofit, including filing Articles of Incorporation with the Pennsylvania Department of State, and filing for tax-exempt status with the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. PANO members have access to a helpful feature, the ASKPANO Helpline, where they can call-in with any nonprofit question.
Pennsylvania Citizens for Better Libraries (PCBL)This is the statewide Friends of the Library organization. Local libraries can be affiliates of PCBL and utilize their umbrella tax exemption status. Friends groups are especially helpful to municipal libraries that can’t use a 501(c)(3) status, where the Friends group can sometimes apply for grants or materials.
