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In support of MHLS Digital Collection Access efforts, which focus on access to shared digital collections for all member libraries, all MHLS library’s patrons are able to participate in the 10th worldwide OverDrive Big Library Read!

From June 23rd to July 7th, ‘A Murder in Time’ by Julie McElwain will be available for every patron that wishes to read it—no holds, no wait lists. By participating in the Big Library Read, we are joining a global movement of passionate readers and library patrons who support the availability of eBooks at libraries, and it’s a great way to increase circulation. The title will be available for unlimited access on the MHLS Digital Download page between midday June 23rd and midday July 7th for the duration of the lending period. There will also be a promotional spotlight at the top of that page.

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Five MHLS Board Seats to be Filled by Annual Election: The election of MHLS trustees will be an item of business at the Mid-Hudson Library System’s Annual Membership Meeting, Friday, October 14, 2016.

MHLS is governed by a fifteen-member board, three trustees from each of the five counties served. Nominations are due prior to July 1, 2016.

Greene County – Two Seats Open: Send name(s) and contact information of nominee(s) to Sue Ray, Chair of the Greene County Library Directors Association: 518.943.4230 or director@catskillpubliclibrary.org

Putnam County – One Seat Open: Send name(s) and contact information of nominee(s) to Michelle Capozzella, Chair of the Putnam County Directors Association: 845.628.2009 or mcapozzella@mahopaclibrary.org

Ulster County – Two Seats Open: Send name(s) and contact information of nominee(s) to Julie Kelsall, Chair of the Ulster County Directors Association: 845.691.2275 or jkelsall@highlandlibrary.org

MHLS implemented Encore Release 4.5 with new features that strengthen discovery capabilities across local collections and digital content:

• Patron Account for Encore Mobile
  A native “My Account” in the Encore Mobile application offers a new view of patron features patrons can access without ever leaving the Encore mobile interface. This includes checkouts, holds, fines/fees, programs, preferred searches, reading history, and customized patron lists;
• Advanced Search
  An improved user interface for the Advanced Search page ensures there is a better understanding of the data limits and expanders that apply to search results; and
• Genre Facet
  Allows MHLS to add a genre facet in addition to the local facets currently available at that location.

PLS Spring Break: Get out there and get it done! Project Management & Community Engagement