Southern Tier Library System

Outreach - provides support services to special client population groups. Loans large print library books and audio books to assisted living facilities and small rural libraries. Purchases books and magazines for inmates at county jails. Coordinates programs for libraries in partnership with agencies, local government and non-profits. Administers grants to local libraries to provide support programs and services to underserved populations. Purchases library books for inmate populations at correctional facilities and coordinates delivery of library materials from local libraries.

Member services - administers grants and materials for member libraries. Receives and distributes state aid and state grants. Applies for additional grants and advocates for county funding. Selects, negotiates prices of, and purchases supplies, bar code labels and bar code readers, audio books, computers, peripherals, software and other items on behalf of member libraries.