Monthly Archives: October 2024

October 2024 Statement Regarding the Town of Union Vale

The Mid-Hudson Library System respects the rights of the residents of the Town of Union Vale to determine a path forward to access library services locally.Since 2020, when the Town of Union Vale ended a long-standing contract for library services with the member libraries of the Mid-Hudson Library System, thereby contributing no funds to support

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Building Resilient Communities

WebJunction is hosting a webinar series to provide training for library staff, featuring library and community experts from diverse sectors. Ultimately, the project aims to inform a comprehensive research agenda that emphasizes the vital roles libraries and community organizations play in enhancing public health and fostering sustainable practices. Through these efforts, Building Resilient Communities strives

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The New York State Library is pleased to announce that registration is now open for the New York State Library Digital Equity Academy.

The Digital Equity Academy offers a unique learning experience to equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make a real impact. This class is free, and you don’t need any previous digital equity experience – just the desire to improve digital equity in your community!  Over the course of seven months, delve into

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NYS Construction Awards Announced

The FY 2023-2024 State Aid for Public Library Construction Grant Program Awards totaling $1,407,025.00 have been announced and ten Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) Member Libraries and the MHLS have been awarded funds.  2024 Awards in the Mid-Hudson Library System D.R. Evarts Library District: $132,754.00New water services and fire suppression system, and upgrades to existing mechanical

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What’s new in the Trustee Handbook? Technology

The Technology chapter was greatly changed from the last edition to address issues surrounding digital equity, inclusion, and justice as well as the importance of staff training in light of the new minimum standards for association and public libraries. Also discussed in the chapter are the realities for budgeting for technology in a way that

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Counsel for the Committe on Open Government sessions

Kristin O’Neill, Deputy Director and Counsel for the Committee on Open Government, will be presenting a virtual Freedom of Information Law information session and a virtual Open Meetings Law information session, both on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. You are welcome to sign up for one or both programs.Pre-registration is required. The programs will consist of

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