In the face of the unprecedented spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the corresponding action by federal, state, county, local and library officials in the past week, the Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) will temporarily suspend holds and the delivery system this week. This decision was developed in consultation with MHLS staff, the leadership of the
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Libraries across the region are taking the unprecedented step to close their library facilities in the face of the declaration of national, state, and in some cases, county states of emergencies due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). To facilitate an orderly closure you will need our help, check out our recommended “Extended Library Closing Strategies.”
The 2018 Annual Report for Public and Association Libraries software is unlocked and ready for libraries to use. All reports are due to MHLS on Friday, February 15th.
Visit ‘MHLS Tips for Member Libraries for Completing the Annual Report’ for tips and information to help make the process of completing your 2018 annual report easier.
Please remember to add to your February or March Board meeting agenda the ‘review and acceptance of the library annual report
Library Advocacy Day in Albany is Wednesday, February 27th, 2019
Now is a great time for directors and staff to review the MHLS Resource Sharing Standards approved by the MHLS Directors Association. These are the rules that all 66 member libraries agree to use to facilitate the amazing sharing network of the Mid-Hudson Library System!
Governor Cuomo is in the process of finalizing his FY2019-2020 Executive Budget proposal. Take a moment to send an e-mail to Albany and let them know that you support funding for libraries!
Download the free Power Guide for Successful Advocacy, your step-by-step guide to developing an advocacy campaign. As you go through the Power Guide, visit United for Libraries to see examples of talking points, flyers, petitions, and more.
Your library is eligible for a free copy of the Civics and Citizenship Toolkit. Libraries with the 2007 or 2009 editions, in their collections, should replace them with the newest edition (2016).
MHLS Seeks New Cataloging Specialist: The person in this position performs primarily copy-cataloging duties including creating, editing, adding and maintaining records in the ILS to ensure that database records are complete, up-to-date, and accurate, and provides training and support to staff and member libraries as required. For more details including how to apply check out the 12.18.18 MHLS Bulletin.
- Overview of the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) for Library Facilities presented by Jennifer Perry, Access Specialist, Northeast ADA Center [10.5.18] Presentation Slides
- Sustainable Facilities: An Introduction: Presentation Slides [PDF]
- Drafting a Basic Facility Plan: Presentation Slides [PDF] | Basic Facility Plan Outline [MS Word]
