In order to address Emergency Connectivity Fund (ECF) concerns unique to library applicants, the American Library Association (ALA), the National Digital Inclusion Alliance (NDIA), and the Schools, Health & Libraries Broadband Coalition (SHLB) recently co-hosted an open Q&A forum. The recording of the Q&A: Libraries and the Emergency Connectivity Fund forum held on July 16th
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MHLS can provide a 15% discount on NYLA membership for 2021-2022 for member libraries that join or renew during the open enrollment period. The open enrollment period began on July 13th, 2021 and goes through August 3rd, 2021. The process has been streamlined from previous years to make it even easier to apply for this discount!
MHLS Group Rate Discount for Movie Licensing USA (MLUSA). MHLS has again secured a group discount with MLUSA according to the terms below for libraries that wish to continue or join the MHLS group buy. Libraries that wish to purchase a new license or renew an existing license from MLUSA through the MHLS group discount
The Great Give Back Informational Webinar will take place on Tuesday, July 13th at 2:00 pm. The Great Give Back is a day for library patrons to participate in meaningful service-oriented experiences and offers a way to showcase the good work many libraries are already doing in connecting people willing to help with needs in
REMINDER: The new Minimum Standards for Public Libraries are in effect this year. If you need a refresher of how they are different check out this handy chart. Need help tracking your policy creation and review process? Use this custom spreadsheet to help you track everything to create a compliance path for the new standard to review
The Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) is now accepting applications to support museum and library services in addressing community needs created or exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and assist with recovery. As places begin to reopen, libraries will continue to be trusted spaces dedicated to sustaining communities. Grants of $10,000 -$50,000 will be available and recipient organizations will be required to provide funds from non-federal
The Year in Review: A Juneteenth Celebration with the Coalition for Library Workers of Color Roundtable. Bring your lunch and discuss what the New York Library Association’s Library Workers of Color Roundtable has been up to, what programs you want to see from the group, and where your libraries are post-George Floyd. Learn how to
The New York State Library (NYSL) and the Division of Library Development (DLD) expect all public libraries in NYS to meet their required minimum number of open hours to serve their communities by June 1st, 2021. “Open” is defined as in-person services at your facility including curbside and lobby service. Telephone or email service alone will not count towards
We still have spots available for “Oh, the Places You’ll Go”: The Intersection of Intellectual Freedom & Equity, Diversity and Inclusion on Friday, June 4th at 10:00 am. This online event is sponsored by the Mid-Hudson Library System and Southern Adirondack Library System and features Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom & Executive Director
There is still time to register for COVID-19 Legal Issues with Ellen Bach & Robert Schofield on Wednesday, May 26th at 2:00 pm. This moderated online conversation with ”The Library Lawyers,” of Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP will be based on questions submitted by MHLS member library directors, trustees, staff, and Friends groups.
