The 2020 Summer Reading Program manuals are now available online for all member libraries! All member library staff involved with your library’s Summer Reading Program will have online access to all manuals and artwork. You will need to create a Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) account to access the manuals. Please note if you already have an account on the CSLP website please login before December 31, 2019. CSLP will be removing inactive users and if you do not login to your account by December 31st your account will be deleted.
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MHLS Seeks Tech Support Specialist
MHLS Seeks Tech Support Specialist (part-time): Works under the direction of the IT Operations Supervisor; provides phone, email, and in- person support to member libraries; analyzes and resolves hardware, software and networking/ communication problems; assists in managing library websites; provides documentation/ training on technical issues, assists in managing server and network equipment, provides technical advice to member libraries and System staff. To view the complete job description and to learn how to apply please visit https://midhudson.org/job-postings/
Application Deadline: Monday, November 30th
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eResources Now Searchable Through Encore
MHLS cataloging has made the following records available in the catalog based on responses in Action Memo 19-07, where directors were asked about holdings of each eResource and the desire of the library to display them in the catalog. This project has more than doubled the resources available to patrons of the subscribing libraries and also made these new formats and lending models more findable.
- Kanopy: Loaded mid-October
- Hoopla: Loaded end of October
- Quello Loaded end of October
- Acorn: Loaded end of October
- Great Courses: Loaded end of October
Member Library Mileage Equalization Grant Program Deadline
MHLS Member Library Mileage Equalization Grant Program deadline: December 15th is the last deadline to take advantage of the 2019 MHLS Member Library Mileage Equalization Grant Program. Reimbursement is contingent on member libraries providing their staff reimbursement at the IRS rate for travel to attend training or to participate in meetings sponsored by and located at MHLS headquarters in Poughkeepsie. For more information and to access the claim form directors should visit http://da.midhudson.org/
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MHLS Turning Outward Cohort for 2020
The MHLS Turning Outward Program is a year-long guided opportunity to help your library’s stakeholders gather community input using tools and techniques from the American Library Association (ALA) Libraries Transforming Communities program. These tools help you focus on “public knowledge” to gather intel on the community’s aspirations that your library staff and board can use to define strategic goals and to design library services, programs and partnerships.
Libraries interested in participating in the 2020 MHLS Turning Outward Cohort need to register by December 15, 2019.
If you’re interested in learning about the MHLS Turning Outward program check out some of the resources below.
Sign Up To Be A Census Champion
United for Libraries, the American Library Association (ALA) Public Policy and Advocacy office and the Census Counts campaign launched Library Census Champions, a new network of state, local and tribal library Trustees helping their libraries and communities prepare for the 2020 Census. Trustees can find more info to sign up to become a Library Census Champion and receive free information, resources, and actions to take to ensure a fair and accurate census.
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