Great news to report – on Friday, June 27th, the Supreme Court upheld the funding mechanism for the $9 billion Universal Service Fund, which distributes money annually under the E-rate program to connect schools and libraries to the internet. By providing significant discounts, the program helps bridge the digital divide in our communities. American Library
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The MHLS cataloging team is here to help get your records cataloged and your items circulating. If you are not finding a perfect record match for the item you want to add, no need to add a brief record. Instead, open a ticket by emailing cataloging@midhudson.org. Please send us details about your item, including a
Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) has secured a group discount for a physical media license with SWANK Movie Licensing USA (MLUSA) for member libraries. New this year SWANK also has a streaming license. These are two separate licenses with different pricing models. Your library can purchase one or both licenses through this opportunity. Libraries that wish
Governor Hochul recently announced the 2025 Regional Economic Development Initiative. Up to $60 million in Regional Council Capital Funds will be made available in the 2025 Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) to facilitate projects that advance each region’s strategic plan and state priorities. The New York State Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) is now open for 2025.
There is a new and easy way to get emergency and weather text alerts from the Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (DHSES) for events happening in your county – text 333111 from emergency and weather alerts. It’s FREE to sign up! Text 333111 with your county or borough name After you sign up,
Libraries Working with Vulnerable Patrons | May 30 | 10 – 11 AM | Online | REGISTER Join the New York State Library for another session in the Libraries Working with Vulnerable Patrons series, led by New York State Library Excelsior Service Fellow Antonia Bruno. Sessions in this series are structured as guided conversations on various topics and
Hunger Solutions New York (HSNY) is asking for input on their WIC partnership survey to help them understand how community partners refer families to WIC and how they can reach more eligible families through partnership activities. At the end of this 5-10 minute survey, you can opt into a raffle to win a $50 gift card.
The New York State Archives has announced the 2025–26 Documentary Heritage Program (DHP) grant application cycle. DHP grants are designed to build a more comprehensive and equitable documentation of New York State’s history and culture by supporting projects that identify, survey, collect, arrange, describe, and make available records that relate to groups and topics traditionally
Summer Reading is right around the corner – check out the following resources to help you wrap up your planning. Summer Reading at New York Libraries The New York State (NYS) Division of Library Development has a Summer Reading Resources web page. Access reading lists, activity ideas, statewide partners, NYS branded promotional materials and information
The Mid-Hudson Library System (MHLS) is excited to invite more libraries to join the Patron Mobile App roll-out! This innovative app is designed to streamline library services, making it easier for patrons to access resources, manage their accounts, and stay updated on library events. With user-friendly features and seamless integration, the MHLS Mobile App is
