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Every Public Library in New York State belongs to a Library System

About the Mid-Hudson Library System:

• The Mid-Hudson Library System covers 66 member libraries in Columbia, Dutchess, Greene, Putnam & Ulster Counties.
  • About the Mid-Hudson Library System
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Trustee-Specific Services

• Across the Board, quarterly newsletter for trustees
• Board Consultations - free, customizable and brought to your library upon request
• Continuing Education
  • Full Calendar
  • Trustee Education Sessions (register online)
    • Trustee Essentials & Advanced Trustee (offered in the Spring & Fall each year, in multiple locations)
      • Handouts: Advanced Trustee 2007: Smart Growth for Your Library
    • Executive Committee / Directors Forum (Fall)
• Professional Collection