PLEASE NOTE: The Directors Association Business Meeting scheduled for April 17th has been moved from in person to online, at 10:00 am. REGISTER
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The theme for National Library Week 2024 (April 7-13) “Ready, Set, Library!,” promotes the idea that in our always-online world, libraries give us a green light to something truly special: a place to connect with others, learn new skills, and focus on what matters most. The American Library Association’s (ALA) website has free tools to
February 23rd from 10:00 – 11:30am. Registration is required. This informal gathering of New Directors (in your role for 3 years or less) discusses relevant topics related to finding your path as a new director. Facilitated by MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, author of the Handbook for New Library Directors in New York State
The 2023 Annual Report to the State is NOW open. Recently appointed directors/interim directors have received an email with the library’s login information to access the reporting software. The email is encrypted to protect the sensitive login information. If you have trouble viewing the message, please call Library Sustainability Coordinator, Laura Crisci, at 845-471-6060, ext.
Thinking about hosting a teen intern this summer and don’t know where to start? Check out the free, downloadable Inclusive Internship Initiative Toolkit developed by the Public Library Association (PLA). It has templates, best practices and case studies that can help make your program a success. Based on lessons learned from the Public Library Association’s
If you are new to completing the New York State Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries or if you just need a refresher, please consider registering for the Annual Report Online Workshop on January 25th at 2:00pm. The workshop will provide a walkthrough of the report software, provide tips for completing the report, and
MHLS will be asked to authenticate if your library is in compliance with New York State Minimum Standards. Please review your compliance in advance of the Annual Report to the State in January-February. This includes ensuring all required info is posted to your website. · Title 8 NYCRR 90.2 Standards for Registration of Public, Free
The New York Library Association (NYLA) is asking all Library Advocates to tell Governor Hochul that libraries need increased funding in this year’s Executive Budget! Governor Hochul’s FY2025 Executive Budget is a work in progress as the January 16, 2024, deadline draws closer. As Governor Hochul finalizes her FY2024-2025 Executive Budget, NOW is the time
Check out our NEW Sample Public Library Policies & Policy Development Tips page! We’ve updated it with current policy examples, provided links to useful resources and reference materials and included the updated policy checklist found in the new Trustee Handbook. Special thanks to the many MHLS member libraries who authorized us to use their policies
Reminder: all NYS employees and trustees must complete sexual harassment prevention training annually. For guidance on making sure your Library’s sexual harassment prevention policy and training meeting the requirements of the law, view the MHLS webpage on this topic.
