MHLS Trustee Stuart Auchincloss joined the New York contingent that traveled to Washington DC last week for National Library Legislative Day to advocate for federal library aid, the E-rate Program, “Net Neutrality” protections and support for privacy and surveillance reforms.
Opportunity to attend 4-Week Early Literacy eCourse for free! In support of MHLS Early Literacy efforts, which focus on offering training in support of making member libraries vital community partners and early learning hubs in their community, we are offering a professional development opportunity for staff at MHLS member libraries underwritten by Family Literacy Library Services Funds awarded to MHLS through the NYS Division of Library Development.
ALA is offering ‘Creating Early Literacy Programs: Connecting with Early Childhood Development’ as an asynchronous eCourse beginning June 5, 2017 and continuing for 4 weeks.
Upon completion of the eCourse and the submission of the required paperwork* MHLS will reimburse a member library for the full $175 registration fee. *What’s required for a library to receive the reimbursement? 1) Submission of the form found at https://tinyurl.com/MHLSearlylitPD2017 and 2) a copy of the participant’s Certificate of Completion from ALA by July 14, 2017.
Questions: Contact Merribeth Advocate, MHLS Assistant Director at madvocate@midhudson.org
MHLS Webinar: Sustainable Facilities: An Introduction presented by Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Coordinator for Library Sustainability on Tuesday, May 9th from 10:00 – 11:00am. This workshop is appropriate for library directors and trustees who are tasked with maintaining a library facility that meets their community’s needs.
Sustainable library facilities are the future. Learn the basic aspects of what comprises an environmentally sustainable facility, whether you are fine-tuning your existing building or planning a new facility.
In this webinar we will:
• Identify the categories for consideration when assessing a facility’s sustainability
• Review certification programs that provide guidance and assurance about a facility’s sustainability
• Discuss where funds can come from to make a library facility more sustainable
Please register online for this event Log-in information will be sent in advance of the event.
The New York Library Association (NYLA) makes it easy for you to thank your local legislators for their efforts during the Budget season in Albany through the NYLA Online Advocacy Center! In less than 15 seconds, you can send a message of appreciation with a pre-loaded thank you letter, or edit the letter to send your own personal message of thanks.
