Professional Development

Simple Ways to Know More:

• Look for yellow Workshop Notices in the MHLS delivery.
• Read the MHLS Bulletin, delivered weekly to your library and online. 
• Check the MHLS web calendar at for workshops & user group meetings & other regional training opportunities.
• Check the right-hand navigation menus on http://midhudson.org for helpful resources.
• Join the listservs that target your informational needs.
• Follow the MHLS Word of Mouth Marketing topics.
• Customized consultations for member library staff, trustees or friends groups may be scheduled at member libraries.
• Review instructional materials for using your library databases and distribute informational bookmarks, available through the Online Material Request Form.

Increase your value as an information professional and further your career:

• Upcoming Local & Regional Workshops
• Learn at Your Convenience
  • Training-on-Demand brought to your library
  • 5-Question-Trainings & Webinars
• Job Competencies
• Professional Organizations
  • New York State Library Association (NYLA)
  • American Library Association (ALA)
  • Public Library Association (PLA)
  • State University of New York Librarians Association
  • New York State Library Assistants' Association
• Degrees & Certificates:
  • MLS Degree: Graduate Schools & Online Programs
  • New York State Library Assistants' Association Certificate Program
• Professional Journals & Online Sites
• Employment Postings

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