On-Demand Consultations & Training
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Trustee
Resources: MHLS Support On-Demand Consultations & Training |
Smart Growth for Your
Library
See where your library falls
in the Public Library Growth Cycle and find out how to evolve your library to
prepare for change.
Contact:
Josh Cohen jcohen@midhudson.org | 845.471.6060
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Learn how to make the right choice for your library and community about
your library's involvement with local history materials.
Contact: Merribeth Advocate, Outreach & Education Coordinator madvocate@midhudson.org
| 845.471.6060 x54
Advocacy
101
Learn the ropes of being a strong advocate for your library. This presentation
is suitable for trustees, Friends of the Library and other individuals interested
in helping the library. The presentation will be customized for your situation.
Contact:
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich rsmith@midhudson.org
| 845.471.6060 x39
Budges
& Finance
Help with budgeting and financial record keeping.
Bylaw & Policies Review
Send
in your bylaws or policies for review or have us come out to help you review
these essential documents.
Contact: Josh Cohen jcohen@midhudson.org | 845.471.6060
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Community
Presentations & PowerPoint
For library staff and trustees: Learn the basics to pull off an effective community
presentation and learn to use PowerPoint in this hands-on session. Using a templated
presentation designed for MHLS member libraries, participants will have the
opportunity to customize a presentation for their own community.
Contact: Rebekkah
Smith Aldrich rsmith@midhudson.org
| 845.471.6060 x39
Building
or renovating your library can be a costly project. Learn how to plan effectively
and fundraise strategically. Information and consulting on hiring a fundraising
consultant is also available.
for graphic design assistance Deborah Begley, Print Services Manager dbegley@midhudson.org | 845.471.6060
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Electronic
Resources @ your Library
Learn about the Online Public Library Catalog (including Request-a-Title) and
the HOMEACCESS databases (where patrons can read thousands of
magazines and newspapers for free!). This session will give you an overview
of what your library is offering electronically to patrons.
Contact: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich rsmith@midhudson.org
| 845.471.6060 x39
Focus
Group Facilitation
Learning what your community wants from your library is a vital component to
the planning process. If you would like to do a focus group MHLS staff can help.
Contact:
Josh Cohen jcohen@midhudson.org | 845.471.6060
x17
Friends
Groups
What are they? How do they work? How to start
one and best practices.
Fundraising basics and best practices.
Contact:
Introduction
to the Mid-Hudson Library System and its services
Overview
of services and programs offered to member libraries by MHLS including the value
of consortia services to the local library.
Library
policies are required by the Commissioner’s regulations as part of the public
library minimum standards. Learn what policies you should have and get help
in the development of them.
Library
Programming
Learn how to strengthen public programming in your library.
Contact: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich rsmith@midhudson.org
| 845.471.6060 x39
How to go about the long-range planning process.
Policy
issues and best practices for library boards.
Role
and Responsibilities of Trustees and the Director
What are the roles and responsibilities
of the board of trustees; understanding the relationship between the board and
the library director.
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich rsmith@midhudson.org | 845.471.6060
x39
Running
Effective Meetings
Concise, effective meetings that fit contemporary
busy lifestyles are appreciated by board members and may increase the pool of
people interested in being on the library board. Well-run meetings also increase
the power and scope of what the board can accomplish.
Space
Assessment/Planning
Running out of space? Planning a
new building? Take the time to do it right.
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich rsmith@midhudson.org
| 845.471.6060 x39
Communities
that vote on library budgets support public libraries at a higher per capita
than libraries relying on the kindness of constituents. Learn about your options:
Special Districts, School Districts, 259 Votes and Chapter 414 Votes. Follow-up
help is available.
How does technology fit in at your library?
Looking for new volunteers? Need to organize your current
volunteers? Let's have a conversation about how you can improve your situation.
Contact: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich rsmith@midhudson.org
| 845.471.6060 x39
Communicating effectively
with your community is essential. Learn how to create the right message for
the right audience along with techniques for getting your message out.
Contact:
Rebekkah Smith Aldrich rsmith@midhudson.org
| 845.471.6060 x39
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