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Adriance Memorial Library (AML) 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 AML reference desk for help with patrons' reference questions after you have exhausted the resources in your library
      • AML 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.
      • AML provides Stumped pads to member libraries with handy tear-off sheets that provide patrons directly with the contact information for the AML reference desk.
      • For more in-depth reference support, patrons may submit their request on a Subject Search Form, which is sent to AML by their home library.
      • The Central Library Bulletin:
    • Regional reference training opportunities are listed on the MHLS online calendar
    • Librarians at AML will provide staff training and consultations on a variety of topics, in your library.
  • Virtual Reference Resources
    • Useful Links in a variety of subjects are selected and maintained AML staff.
    • Subject Guides list useful resources on specific topics, and include tips for improving search results.
  • System wide Electronic Databases
  • Building a strong system-wide non-fiction collection
    • Your library can ask AML to consider buying a non-fiction book that is too expensive or unusual for your library to add to its collection. Contact Susan Polikoff.
    • AML may retain last system copies of fiction titles.

Member libraries should contact Sue Hermans for any of the services listed above.

 

 

 

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