Join co-authors of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State Jerry Nichols and MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich for the next session in the Trustee Handbook Book Club series on Tuesday, June 14th at 5:00 pm. The chapter covered will be Public Relations and Advocacy. Register for this session or visit https://midhudson.org/trusteebookclub/ to view
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Reserve your seat for The Great Give Back: Creating Community Connections on June 7th at 1:30 pm. The Great Give Back is a day for public libraries to shine as a community hub by inviting community members to participate in meaningful service-oriented experiences. This program offers a way to showcase the good work many libraries
The American Library Association (ALA) is collaborating with the Ukrainian Library Association to collect donations for the Ukrainian library community as they face the challenges of war. Throughout Ukraine, dozens of libraries have been severely damaged or destroyed. Despite this, Ukrainian librarians have kept their libraries open for as long as possible and are continuing
New York Library Association – Youth Services Section (NYLA/YSS) is accepting applications for the Ann Gibson Scholarship Award. This scholarship is given annually to provide financial assistance to a person who has chosen to pursue graduate studies that will lead to New York State certification as a youth specialist in a public library or school
Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) wants to hear from you to help wordsmith possible Summer Reading Program slogans for 2025. The committee has complied all the responses in a Google document to share and review. Add your response by May 31st to be considered in the final list to be voted on in August at
There is still time to register for the next online session in the MHLS Trustee Education Series, Core Values & Ethics on June 2nd at 10:00 am. Trustees have enormous influence in creating libraries that are relevant and responsive to community needs. From policymaking and fiduciary responsibility to strategic planning and advocacy work, the board
American Library Association’s (ALA) new report, Keeping Communities Connected: Library Broadband Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic, highlights “the impact of broadband access through the nation’s nearly 17,000 public libraries during the pandemic, as well as the need for continued long-term investments in broadband infrastructure and digital inclusion programming. … Libraries rose to the emergency to
Digital Inclusion Innovation Grant Opportunity. The Digital Inclusion Innovation Grants support dynamic partnerships to increase the number of people who are connected to broadband, equipped with devices, and receive community support for digital inclusion activities. Projects can be based on a variety of digital inclusion efforts, including promoting affordable high-speed internet, devices, digital navigators, and
The Library Trustees Association Section (LTAS) of NYLA is presenting the 2022 Velma K. Moore Award to any individual or group of individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the development of library services in New York State. This annual Award was originally established in 1962 with a gift from the Moore family. The $1,500
Catalyst Grants: A new fund to support your climate action. Beginning in June, Partners for Climate Action Hudson Valley (PCAHV) will invite proposals for bold actions. Grants will support communities to mitigate and adapt to the impacts of a changing climate and restore our ecosystems. Grants will range from $5,000 to $50,000. Applicants must represent a municipality, school, library, nonprofit, or
