This fact book on the New York State Board of Regents legislative program for libraries provides information on: (1) New York libraries and library systems in 1989, including statistics; (2) the 1989 Regents legislative program for libraries, including a list of services for which aid is provided, statistics on support requested for libraries, and a profile of systems and libraries by region; (3) essential library and library system services, including data on state support requested for public library systems; (3) public, reference/research, and school library systems, including data on support, growth, and expenditures; (4) public library services, including construction, local library services aid, the New York Public Library, outreach and literacy programs, parent and child services, and public library service to correctional institutions; (5) comprehensive information database and delivery systems; and (6) conservation and preservation of research materials. A table summarizing state support requested for libraries and library-related activities is included. (MES)