MHLS has a new site for patron-facing documentation/information, https://discover.midhudson.org/. Right now, it showcases “things to love” (the same content as the “talking points” for staff found in the Knowledge Base) and instructions for opting into text message notifications. We will be adding a FAQ page and creating additional pages as requested by member library staff.

If your library’s website is managed by MHLS, the links and embedded search boxes on your sites will be changed over on December 6th. Member libraries that manage their own websites will need to change any links or search boxes in-house.

Looking for some last-minute training? Access webinar recordings posted on the MHLS Knowledge Base listed under the training schedule tab.

Access the Discover Launch Kit

The Discover full pilot launch is happening December 6th! Excitement is building as a state-of-the- art patron experience is on the horizon. Check out the freshly updated resource page Things to love about our new catalog! for talking points when spreading the good news to patrons.

Trustee Tip of the Month: Annual evaluation of the library director as well as the library board are key ingredients to a healthy organization. Evaluating the director without a companion evaluation of the board can create a lopsided evaluation strategy of the governance and management of the organization, so be sure to plan for both, each year. For tips and sample forms, visit http://midhudson.org/topics/trustees/ 

The 2023 Edition of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State is now available to purchase from Mid-Hudson Library System! MHLS member library participants in the MHLS workshop/webinar: “Trustee Essentials” will receive a code upon completion of that event or a complimentary copy of the 2023 Edition of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State. Upon code entry or purchase, a copy will be delivered to your local library for pickup. The cost of the printed handbook is $7.00.

Access the order form.

If you prefer to download the document for free please visit the NYS Division of Library Development.