Lauren T. Moore, Assistant Commissioner for Libraries and State Librarian, recently announced that the New York State Library has released the 2022 Digital Inclusion Toolkit. This new resource is aimed at empowering libraries and other community organizations as they move forward together with digital inclusion and digital equity work. The online toolkit, developed by the
Monthly Archives: October 2022
Join Niche Academy for Encouraging Engagement in Online Instruction on November 2nd at 2:00 pm. Many libraries, both public and academic, have initiated or increased online instructional offerings in the past few years. In addition to allowing us to maintain safety protocols during the pandemic, online instruction allows us to reach a wider audience, even
There is still time to register for Effective Meetings Utilizing Parliamentary Procedure on October 27th at 5:00 pm with presenter Adrian Stratton, PRP. This 90-minute webinar is brought to you thanks to a partnership with the Public Library System Directors Organization of New York State and the Library Trustees Association Section of the New York
On September 30th the NYS Department of Labor announced that the minimum wage rate for 2023 will be $14.20. MHLS suggests that library leadership also consider the first column of the Living Wage Calculator from MIT for your respective county when considering wages for full-time workers at your library.
REMINDER: The MHLS Directors Association (DA) meeting for November 18th will be in person in the MHLS Auditorium. Directors are asked to register online for this meeting. The DA/Staff Appreciation luncheon will be held directly after the DA meeting. Please RSVP to Mary De Bellis, Director, LaGrange Library for this event.
Ask Me Anything (AMA) with Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MHLS Executive Director & Co-Author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State is a monthly installment where Rebekkah will answer your questions! Feel free to submit your question here or to contact Rebekkah at rsmith@midhudson.org with the subject line: AMA Trustee Question.Q. Which types
There is still time to register for the MHLS & RCLS Adult Programming Staff Share & Learn on October 13th from 1:30 – 3:30 pm. During this online event adult programmers from Ramapo Catskill Library System (RCLS) and Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) are invited to come together for a presentation and group sharing at this
The WIC Help New York Resource Center is a one-stop for WIC outreach materials. The latest resources include a new WIC Fact Sheet and series of flyers focused on WIC’s health and nutrition benefits for families who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or raising children under age five. Visit to find everything you need to spread the
Register today for the MHLS Trustee Education session Financial & Fiduciary Responsibilities taking place on October 13th at 10:00 am. This 2-hour online intermediate-level course is for trustees who have been on the board for at least a year. This course will focus on the financial and fiduciary responsibility involved with:– The library’s budget– Library
