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The time is here! NYLA’s open renewal period is now through May 31st!
Renewing your membership is one of the best ways to stay connected and informed about the NYS library world! Whether it’s the curated headlines in News You Can Use, taking action so that legislators hear your voices, or connecting at conference, your NYLA membership keeps you in the loop, and part of the statewide community
Registration for the Banned Books Symposium: Proactive, Reactive, and Supportive closes Wednesday, May 13th!
The symposium takes place Saturday, May 16 from 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM at the Dutchess BOCES Conference Center in Poughkeepsie, NY. The cost to attend is $30 and includes lunch. For descriptions of the sessions and to register visit the MHLS Calendar. This half-day conference will feature presentations in all capacities of banned and challenged books and
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Location! Location! Location: Determining Site Suitability for a Library Relocation, Expansion, or New Construction Project | Tuesday, May 5 | 2:00 – 3:30 PM
The Northeast Summit for Climate Adaptation for Library Facilities invites you to join in as we shift focus to the suitability of the site, as it profoundly affects the design, resilience, and user experience of a resulting library project. Speakers and topic discussions will include: While the webinar features larger projects, the information presented can
Young Futures
MHLS libraries are invited to apply! The CT State Library Division of Library Development (CTDLD) has been selected as a grant recipient of the Young Futures’ Oops!… AI Did It Again Challenge, its first dedicated funding initiative for nonprofits at the intersection of youth and AI. CTDLD is also recruiting libraries in and outside of
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The next session of the Trustee Handbook Book Club is Wednesday, June 17th.
REGISTER HERE Ensuring your library is in compliance with laws and regulations is a tall order, while you’re not expected to be an expert, you will want to be familiar with the most common areas of law that intersect with your responsibilities as a library trustee. Join Trustee Handbook co-author Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for an
The next session of the Trustee Handbook Book Club will take place Thursday, April 16th
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Hiring and Evaluating the Library Director with Brian Hildreth | Online. Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and
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