February 23 | 2 – 2:45 PM | Online In this one-hour online session New York State Talking Book and Braille Library (TBBL) Senior Librarian Laurenne Teachout (she/her) will share recent updates to the program, provide an overview of services focusing on institution membership and the important role public libraries play in connecting community members
Category Archives: Director-Home Page
Digging Into dPlan | ArtsReady | February 11 | 2 -3 PM | Online All member libraries have a free account to dPlan in 2026 thanks to the Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley funding of The Library of Local Project. This one-hour webinar will provide a comprehensive overview of the dPlan|ArtsReady tool and offer
Innovative will upgrade our Sierra system, beginning at 9 PM on Tuesday, December 16th. The upgrade will be available to staff on Wednesday, December 17th. Staff will notice a brief delay when starting their sessions on the morning of Wednesday, December 17th. We recommend that staff begin starting Sierra with a staggered approach, starting one station at a
The Developing Leaders Program’s mission is to connect, educate, and empower rising leaders in the library profession. This comprehensive program, running from February to June, is tailored for library professionals with a minimum of three years of experience looking to explore and strengthen their leadership skills. This year NYLA has shifted the start to coincide
The T-Mobile Hometown Grants program funds projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your town. Projects should be shovel-ready, physical builds or improvements that can be completed within 12 months of receiving Hometown Grants funding. Applications will be open on a quarterly basis with the following schedule: The portal will
It gathers information about your library’s programs, services, partnerships, and facilities that are geared towards meeting needs and fostering resilient communities. Your participation will help make the results powerful and actionable for your library and libraries across the country. One person should complete the survey on behalf of their library. To access the survey, log
Applications are now open to Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) member library staff to become trained “Digital Navigators,” an integral part of the digital inclusion network in the Hudson Valley. Digital Navigators are trusted guides trained to assist residents with a variety of technology needs, including getting an email address, navigating government websites, securing free or
Library Freedom Institute covers a wide range of highly relevant and engaging subjects in the privacy, intellectual freedom, and critical technology realm. The 2026 Institute will take place over 15 weeks (starting in late January), consisting of a two-hour virtual meeting every week, as well as an in-person weekend component.Participants will also spend time each
The American Library Association (ALA), in collaboration with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative (SLI), is launching Resilient Communities: Advancing Sustainability in and through Libraries, a new initiative designed to equip public library workers with the knowledge and tools to lead on sustainability. Through this program, 100 library workers will receive free tuition to complete Sustainable Librarianship: Core Competencies and Practices,
Small and rural libraries: this is your last chance to apply for Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities grants. Up to 300 libraries will be awarded $10,000 or $20,000 to make their facilities, services, and programs more accessible for people with disabilities. Applications are open now through December 11, 2025. Apply today at
