Empire state library network

About us

Empire State Library Network (ESLN) is comprised of the nine Reference and Research Library Resources Councils – each a multi-type library system in New York State. ESLN’s unique structure provides entre for libraries and archives of all types and sizes into a statewide platform for shared services and collaborations.

Our Mission

Advancing New York libraries and archives through innovative programs and meaningful collaboration.

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Who we serve

Academic libraries

Public and private college libraries

hospital libraries

Hospital and health system libraries

public libraries

Individual public libraries and library systems

school libraries

Libraries in K-12 schools

special libraries

Corporate libraries, law libraries, and others

archives

Private and public organizations

museums

Artistic, cultural, historical, & scientific

cultural & nonprofit orgs

Vital community organizations

Who we are

CAPITAL DISTRICT LIBRARY COUNCIL
Albany, NY
CENTRAL NY LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL
Syracuse, NY
LONG ISLAND LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL
Bellport, NY
METROPOLITAN LIBRARY COUNCIL
New York, NY
NORTHERN NY LIBRARY NETWORK
Potsdam, NY
ROCHESTER REGIONAL LIBRARY COUNCIL
Rochester, NY
SOUTH CENTRAL NY LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL
Ithaca, NY
SOUTHEASTERN NY LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL
Highland, NY
WESTERN NY LIBRARY RESOURCES COUNCIL
Buffalo, NY