Member Information Packet

Enclosed with this week's Bulletin libraries will find the 2008 MHLS Member Information Packet.

All information found in the print version is also available online, go to http://midhudson.org and click on Contacts, or get there directly at http://midhudson.org/contacts/08packet.htm.

Included in this year's packet is information for and about MHLS' member libraries:
MHLS Information:
· MHLS Staff Contacts
· MHLS Board of Trustees (2008)
· 2008 Fee Schedule [also attached to this issue of the Bulletin]
· MHLS 2008 Incentive Program
· MHLS Holiday Closings (2008/2009)
· MHLS Delivery Schedule
Member Library Information:
· Member Libraries by County
· At-a-Glance: Member Libraries' Phone Numbers, Fax Numbers, Email Addresses and Web Sites
· Member Libraries by Type
· Member Library Directors
· MHLS Libraries by Legislator
· MHLS Correctional Facility Libraries
· Member Library Directory
· Member Library's Hours Open
2008 Calendar [preliminary]

Find the most up-to-date information on the MHLS Contacts page: http://midhudson.org/mhls/contact_info.htm.

MHLS Libraries
As seen in the Marlboro Free Library newsletter: “2008 Library New Year Resolutions: Computer Printouts in Color – New Flooring in the Community Room – Local History on DVD & CD – New Design for Website”

Professional Development
IST523 - Fundamentals of Information Technology, a SUNY Albany Department of Information Studies class, will be held in the Mid-Hudson area in the Spring of 2008. Denise A. Garofalo will be the instructor. The course provides a basic grounding in the basic information technology skills necessary for information professionals. For more information, contact the Deaprtment at 518.442.5110, or infostudies@albany.edu.

Resource Sharing & Millennium
New P TYPE Drop Down Menu: With the implementation of Web Access Management (WAM) as the new patron authentication interface for HOMEACCESS patron entry field P TYPE in Millennium will have a new drop down menu. Staff should choose the patron’s home library from the drop down menu. The change in this field will help your library get database usage statistics local to your library!


Trustee Resources
The Winter 2007 issue of the MHLS newsletter for trustees, Across the Board, was sent out to all member library trustees in December. The focus of this issue is Personnel Policies. Probably your #1 internal policy, this issue explains the components of a personnel policy – what should be included, issues to be considered, how what you put in your personnel policy supports your director’s management of staff – and provides references to samples on the MHLS web site: http://midhudson.org then Trustee Resources then MHLS Support then Across the Board.

Job Openings
Part-Time Loading Dock Materials Handler: MHLS is seeking an organized, responsible, and detail oriented person to work approximately 15 to 20 hours per week Monday through Saturday sorting a variety of library materials. Experience working in a fast paced and team environment helpful. Daily hours are approximately 10am to 1pm. Send resume with prior or present employment references to Mid-Hudson Library System, 103 Market St., Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 Attn: Shipping/Receiving Supervisor.

Openings at the Howland Public Library:
Full-time Librarian, Adult Services: Howland Public Library, serving the diverse Beacon City School District, seeks a librarian who is a team player committed to customer service, quality cultural programming, and better living through technology. EOE/Bilingual preferred. Salary is $37,000 – $42,000/40-hour workweek. NYS Retirement, benefits. Civil Service position; must have MLS and NYS Public Librarian's Certificate.
PT Library Clerks: Must be available some evenings and weekends, be detail-oriented, and have excellent customer service, computer, and multitasking skills. EOE/Bilingual preferred. Civil Service, NYS Retirement, holidays. $8.25 per hour to start.
E-mail resume to phkeaton@gmail.com or send to Phyllis Keaton, Director, Howland Public Library, 313 Main Street, Beacon, NY 12508.

Part-Time Circulation Clerk for Catskill Public/ Palenville Branch Libraries: This is a 20-hour per week position, including evenings and weekends. This position will be split between Catskill Public and Palenville Libraries. The Part-time Circulation Clerk is responsible for performing routine circulation desk duties. Circulation desk duties include, but are not limited to: greeting and assisting patrons; checking library materials in and out; shelving library materials; assisting patrons with the use of public-access computers, online catalog and HOMEACCESS databases; answering basic reference questions, and answering phone. The Circulation Clerk is also responsible for opening or closing the library according to procedure on assigned days. Skills: Basic computer skills including MS Word and use of the internet; ability to provide courteous customer service to a diverse population; strong oral and written communication skills; ability to lift boxes of books when necessary. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma. Preferred Qualifications: Some college. Submit applications by mail, fax or e-mail to: Jessica Maisano, Director, Catskill Public Library, 1 Franklin Street, Catskill, NY 12414; Fax: 518.943.1439; E-mail: catskill@mhcable.com

The Grinnell Library located in the Village of Wappingers Falls, is seeking a part-time Youth Services Assistant to work approximately 15-20 hours per week. The position requires direct supervision of Library programming including Friday evening game and movie nights. This person will also play an active role in marketing the Library and its programs through press releases, flyers and maintaining the Library's website and blogs. Applicants must be available to work a flexible schedule which may include weekday afternoon, evening and rotating weekend shifts. Applicants must have high school diploma and strong computer skills. Previous MHLS Library experience or teen programming experience preferred. Salary based on experience. Please send a resume and cover letter that includes the names of three professional references to Grinnell Library, Attention: Library Director, 2642 East Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590, or e-mail glsearch@gmail.com

System Director: The Board of Directors of the Mid-York Library System (MYLS) seeks applications for its next Director. The successful candidate must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills, an understanding of public financing, the ability to recruit and develop advocates from a variety of public and private sectors, effective management and leadership of a highly dedicated workforce and member library community, proficiency in automated library systems, a commitment to ongoing innovation in information technology, and experience with planning, funding, and implementing facility improvements. Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited program and at least 8 years of progressively responsible library experience, at least 2 years of which must have been in a senior administrative or management capacity of a public library or library system. Minimum starting salary of $80,000+ based on experience and qualifications. Outstanding benefits package. For additional details and complete job description: http://www.midyork.org. Deadline: Application materials (resume, cover letter, three professional references at least one from a person to whom the applicant reported and salary history) must be electronically transmitted to mcaskey@midyork.org. Resume review will begin 2.15.08. Successful candidate will be in place by 6.16.08. Questions? Contact Mary Lou Caskey, retiring Director, at 315.735.8331 x236 (mcaskey@midyork.org).

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MHLS recommends that the minimum starting salary of a full or part-time librarian with an MLS degree be at least equal to that of a teacher with a master’s degree in the same community.

Member Libraries are welcome to submit items of interest and job openings to the MHLS Bulletin: bulletin@midhudson.org. The MHLS Bulletin is available on line at http://midhudson.org/bulletins/main.htm.