Adriance Memorial Library (ADR) is the Central Library of the Mid-Hudson Library System. It has the largest collection of books and audio-visual materials in the system, and provides a variety of services to other member libraries:

Reference Support: Member libraries can call the ADR reference desk for help with patrons' reference questions after you have exhausted the resources in your library

• ADR reference librarians are available Monday-Thursday 9-9, Friday and Saturday 9-5, and Sunday 1-5. Call (845) 485-3445 x 3303, or 1 (800) 804-0092.
• ADR provides Stumped pads to member libraries with handy tear-off sheets that provide patrons directly with the contact information for the ADR reference desk.
• For more in-depth reference support, patrons may submit their request on a Subject Search Form, which is sent to ADR by their home library.

Tuesdays Tips

The Central Library Bulletin:

• 2010: Volume 4, Issue 1: Winter
• 2009: Volume 3, Issue 2 : Spring | Volume 3, Issue 1: Winter
• 2008: Volume 2, Issue 3: Fall | Volume 2, Issue 2: Spring | Volume 2, Issue 1: Winter
• 2007: Volume1, Issue 3: Fall | Volume1, Issue 2: Spring/Summer | Volume1, Issue 1: February

Reference Training: Regional reference training opportunities are listed on the MHLS online calendar. Librarians at ADR will provide staff training and consultations on a variety of topics, in your library.

Virtual Reference Resources: Useful Sites in a variety of subjects are selected and maintained ADR staff. Subject Guides list useful resources on specific topics, and include tips for improving search results.

• Fitness and Exercise
• Grants for Individuals
• Grants (Funds) for Small Businesses
• How to Write a Novel and Get It Published
• Job Hunting & Career Exploration
• Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Resources for Choosing a College
• Resources for Locating Mental Health Information
• Resources for Small Businesses
• Resources on Nutrition

System wide Electronic Databases: Central Library funds help support several HOMEACCESS databases and Wilson Catalogs Online.

Building a strong system-wide non-fiction collection

• ADR works with the MHLS Central Library / Collection Development Advisory Committee to look at non-fiction areas of the collection that are not represented, under represented or out-of-date in the system-wide collection. If you see an area for us to look at please send us your input through this brief form.
• Your library can ask ADR to consider buying a non-fiction book that is too expensive or unusual for your library to add to its collection. Contact Susan Polikoff, ADR Head of Collection Development and Technical Services.