The Resource Sharing Standards have been updated to include the following statement in the Fines and Fees section: “All libraries in the Mid-Hudson Library System, including fine free libraries, may collect fines that have accrued from transactions that have taken place in other member libraries.”
Monthly Archives: June 2022
In response to recent events occurring in NYS libraries Ask the Lawyer has posted a new Recently Asked Questions (RAQ) topic on Pride Month Displays and legal issues impacting display removal and policy. View the response at https://www.wnylrc.org/ask-the-lawyer/raqs/270.
You are not alone! Join us for an in-person, informal gathering on Friday, July 22nd at 10:00 am in the MHLS Auditorium of New Directors (in your role for 3 years or less) to discuss relevant topics related to finding your path as a new director. Facilitated by MHLS Executive Director, Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, author
The New York Library Association (NYLA) honors individuals and organizations for their tireless support, leadership, and advocacy for libraries at their Annual Conference. If you are interested in nominating someone you know that is deserving of recognition for one of the following awards, please complete this form and submit your nomination by July 15th. The
The Library & Leadership Management Section (LAMS) of the New York Library Association is seeking candidates for three scholarships to attend NYLA’s 2022 Conference in Saratoga for first time attendees. One award will be given to Library Administrators; the second is for Library Assistants /support staff. A third award will be given to a new
The Governor recently signed Executive Order 11.7, “Declaring a Disaster Emergency in the State of New York,” which allows for the extension of online board meetings through July 14th, 2022. This has been confirmed with the Committee on Open Government.
Columbia County Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive (open to the public), decentralized, examination for Library Clerk. The deadline to file is Monday, June 20th for the July 16th exam date. View the notice for more information.
Join Niche Academy for a free webinar on Wednesday, June 22nd at 2:00 pm, A New Frontier – Setting Your Library Up for Remote Work Success. Author and librarian Molly Virello will discuss how librarians can lay the framework for successful remote work in a library setting. The focus of this webinar will be about
MHLS Executive Director Rebekkah Smith Aldrich will hold the MHLS Construction Grant Technical Assistance Workshop on Tuesday, June 21st at 2:00 pm. This workshop is designed to assist member libraries who plan to apply for the next cycle of State Aid for Library Construction program and will focus on filling out the online application and
The New Directors Forum will take place online at 12:30 pm after the Directors Association Meeting on June 14th. Topic: Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit and Broadband Improvement Plan. This event is recommended for library directors that have been in their position for 3 years or less. The Toward Gigabit Libraries toolkit and Broadband Improvement Plan
