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December 2024Introduction to Sierra Circulation
Wednesday, December 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Get the basics of circulation in Sierra – great for new staff or as a refresher.
This webinar will cover the fundamental knowledge and procedures for working at the circ desk of any MHLS library, including resource sharing among libraries, creating new accounts, managing holds, dealing with fines and fees, and more. Attendees should leave with the confidence to handle the majority of their day-to-day circulation tasks.
Introduction to Sierra Circulation is designed with new staff in mind, but all are welcome.
The webinar will be recorded.
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REGISTER HERE Get the basics of circulation in Sierra – great for new staff or as a refresher. This webinar will cover the fundamental knowledge and procedures for working at the circ desk of any MHLS library, including resource sharing among libraries, creating new accounts, managing holds, dealing with...
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Boards (MHLS Trustee Education Series)
Thursday, December 12 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Heermance Memorial Library
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Seven Habits of Highly Effective Boards (MHLS Trustee Education Series)
Description:
This advanced-level course is for trustees who have been on the board for at least a year. It is recommended that trustees have already attended the Trustee Essentials workshop prior to this event.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to recognize the habits of effective boards and appreciate the importance of putting the best interests of the library and community at the heart of decision making. Trustees interested in contributing to a dynamic, high performing board experience will enjoy this workshop.
This trustee education workshop was organized in partnership with the Greene County Library Association. Attendance at this event can be applied toward the NYS Trustee Education Requirements.
Presenter: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MLS, LEED AP
Rebekkah is the Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System, where she has worked for over 20 years as a public library consultant prior to becoming the executive director in 2018. Rebekkah is the co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State, the co-founder and president of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, and an adjunct professor at Long Island University where she teaches a post-graduate course on public library administration. In addition to three books for ALA Editions, Rebekkah is the author of the Handbook for New Directors in New York State; the Public Library District Toolkit: Strategies to Assure your Library’s Legal and Financial Stability for the New York State Library; and the National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries, a joint project of the American Library Association and the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.
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Seven Habits of Highly Effective Boards (MHLS Trustee Education Series) Description: This advanced-level course is for trustees who have been on the board for at least a year. It is recommended that trustees have already attended the Trustee Essentials workshop prior to this event. Learning Objectives: Attendees will be able to...
Columbia County Library Association
Friday, December 13 8:30 am - 10:30 am
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Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association.
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Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association.
Ulster County Library Association
Tuesday, December 17 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association.
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Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association.
Snow Date MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, December 18 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium
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Snow date for the December 10th Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees.
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Snow date for the December 10th Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees.
MHLS Offices Closed
Wednesday, December 25 All Day
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MHLS will be closed on December 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas Day.
There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
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MHLS will be closed on December 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
January 2025MHLS Offices Closed
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MHLS will be closed on January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day.
There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
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MHLS will be closed on January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year's Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
MHLS Offices Closed
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MHLS will be closed on January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
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MHLS will be closed on January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Advocacy
Wednesday, January 22 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
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Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and responsibilities as a library trustee.
Have questions for the panelists? Submit them here.
This event qualifies as trustee education and may be applied towards the NYS Trustee Education Requirements.
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REGISTER HERE Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and responsibilities as a library trustee. Have questions for...
February 2025NYLA Library Advocacy Day
Wednesday, February 5 All Day
Legislative Office Building, Empire State Plaza
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Library Advocacy Day 2025 has been set for February 5, 2025.
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Library Advocacy Day 2025 has been set for February 5, 2025.
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Introduction to Sierra Circulation
Wednesday, December 11 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Get the basics of circulation in Sierra – great for new staff or as a refresher.
This webinar will cover the fundamental knowledge and procedures for working at the circ desk of any MHLS library, including resource sharing among libraries, creating new accounts, managing holds, dealing with fines and fees, and more. Attendees should leave with the confidence to handle the majority of their day-to-day circulation tasks.
Introduction to Sierra Circulation is designed with new staff in mind, but all are welcome.
The webinar will be recorded.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Boards (MHLS Trustee Education Series)
Thursday, December 12 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Heermance Memorial Library
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Boards (MHLS Trustee Education Series)
Description:
This advanced-level course is for trustees who have been on the board for at least a year. It is recommended that trustees have already attended the Trustee Essentials workshop prior to this event.
Learning Objectives:
Attendees will be able to recognize the habits of effective boards and appreciate the importance of putting the best interests of the library and community at the heart of decision making. Trustees interested in contributing to a dynamic, high performing board experience will enjoy this workshop.
This trustee education workshop was organized in partnership with the Greene County Library Association. Attendance at this event can be applied toward the NYS Trustee Education Requirements.
Presenter: Rebekkah Smith Aldrich, MLS, LEED AP
Rebekkah is the Executive Director of the Mid-Hudson Library System, where she has worked for over 20 years as a public library consultant prior to becoming the executive director in 2018. Rebekkah is the co-author of the Handbook for Library Trustees of New York State, the co-founder and president of the Sustainable Libraries Initiative, and an adjunct professor at Long Island University where she teaches a post-graduate course on public library administration. In addition to three books for ALA Editions, Rebekkah is the author of the Handbook for New Directors in New York State; the Public Library District Toolkit: Strategies to Assure your Library’s Legal and Financial Stability for the New York State Library; and the National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries, a joint project of the American Library Association and the Sustainable Libraries Initiative.
Columbia County Library Association
Friday, December 13 8:30 am - 10:30 am
Meeting of the Columbia County Library Association.
Ulster County Library Association
Tuesday, December 17 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Meeting of the Ulster County Library Association.
Snow Date MHLS Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, December 18 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Mid-Hudson Library System Auditorium
Snow date for the December 10th Meeting of the MHLS Board of Trustees.
MHLS Offices Closed
Wednesday, December 25 All Day
MHLS will be closed on December 25, 2024 in observance of Christmas Day.
There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
MHLS Offices Closed
MHLS will be closed on January 1, 2025 in observance of New Year’s Day.
There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
MHLS Offices Closed
MHLS will be closed on January 20, 2025 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
There will be no deliveries and the MHLS ticket system will not be monitored.
Trustee Handbook Book Club: Advocacy
Wednesday, January 22 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Join co-author of the Handbook For Library Trustees of New York State Rebekkah Smith Aldrich and friends for this fun and informative series! At each session, trustees will take a deeper dive on a topic relevant to their role and responsibilities as a library trustee.
Have questions for the panelists? Submit them here.
This event qualifies as trustee education and may be applied towards the NYS Trustee Education Requirements.
February 2025NYLA Library Advocacy Day
Wednesday, February 5 All Day
Legislative Office Building, Empire State Plaza
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Library Advocacy Day 2025 has been set for February 5, 2025.
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Library Advocacy Day 2025 has been set for February 5, 2025.
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NYLA Library Advocacy Day
Wednesday, February 5 All Day
Legislative Office Building, Empire State Plaza
Library Advocacy Day 2025 has been set for February 5, 2025.
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